Robert Pretty Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Anyone used this style of hops. Apparently they are twice as potent as the standard hop, for the same weight. Something to do with the processing. This could be good for us big hoppers. Double the flavour for half the number of pellets. This could be useful when kegging and not blocking the filter, etc. My hop supplier sells these as well as the standard hops. Thoughts anyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Pretty Posted November 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 CRYO HOPS® are an innovative hop product that is made by separating the lupulin from the hop flower using cryogenic processing. The result is a product with twice the potency of pellets, with reduced astringency and vegetative material. Typical usage of CRYO HOPS® would be roughly 50% of standard pellets. Additionally, the lower dosage rate of the concentrated powder reduces the volume of trub and therefore, kettle loss. Cryo Hops can be used in any application where traditional hop products are utilized, including: Bittering, Kettle, Whirlpool and even direct to the fermenter. It is suggested that you use CRYO HOPS® as late additions, in the whirlpool or dry hop, as the volatile aromatic compounds will be driven off if added early in the boil. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 A new subject for me to study up on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Can imagine how my brew shop guy will act when I ask him about this... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Hmmm, interesting. Haven’t seen mentioned anywhere, yes to investigate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 It's gaining a lot of traction in the homebrew world but I believe they are more than double the price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Robert Pretty said: CRYO HOPS® are an innovative hop product that is made by separating the lupulin from the hop flower using cryogenic processing. The result is a product with twice the potency of pellets, with reduced astringency and vegetative material. Typical usage of CRYO HOPS® would be roughly 50% of standard pellets. Additionally, the lower dosage rate of the concentrated powder reduces the volume of trub and therefore, kettle loss. Cryo Hops can be used in any application where traditional hop products are utilized, including: Bittering, Kettle, Whirlpool and even direct to the fermenter. It is suggested that you use CRYO HOPS® as late additions, in the whirlpool or dry hop, as the volatile aromatic compounds will be driven off if added early in the boil. I thought it was a gimmicky thing the craft guys were putting on their cans. Thanks for the education. sounds like it’s well worth trying. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Pretty Posted November 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 Yep the price is double. But you are also getting double the strength. So technically 50g of Cyro = 100g of the same standard hop. Might give some a go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 On 28/11/2021 at 8:02 PM, Rob Courtney said: Can imagine how my brew shop guy will act when I ask him about this... Just tell him you're considering buying a Braumeister and he'll probably ban you for life. @Robert PrettyI've tried a few commercial brews with Cryo Hops. I'm yet to purchase any for home brewing but perhaps when the freezer empties ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazza_wantsbeer Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Trying some Cryo Pop Hops in my next all grain brew. Planning for a SMaSH beer using Golden Promise malt and the Cryo Pop hop. I've got 200g ordered from Kegland which are expected to arrive tomorrow and the brew day is planned for Monday and then straight into the Droid. Will let you know how it goes. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 I have now done a fair bit with cryo hops. I like the theory. I have to say in all honesty I’ve had mixed results. I do think that less vegetative matter is good in that there is less liquid loss when dry hopping in large volume. I also think that CryoPop is a great way to start and goes well with Mountain Range. I’ve not been as impressed with Amarillo and citra for some reason. i also have noticed that the cryo hops when added Are more resinous and sticky and wonder whether they come alive more when you dissolve them in the whirlpool instead of dry hopping. @wazza any thoughts? next rabbit hole: @GarageProject Incognito Hops. Sounds like something worth playing with (spoiler alert) super hop liquid ooze… I am game to try this. Anyone had a go yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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