Lemondrop Hops

Recipes:
5,226
Purpose:
Aroma
Alpha:
Moderate
Origin:
🇺🇸 United States
Substitutes:
Pairings:
  1. Citra
  2. Mosaic
  3. Cascade
  4. Amarillo
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Flavor:

Profile

Lemondrop hops, a relatively new hop variety, were developed by Hopsteiner Breeding Program and first introduced to the market in 2012. This hop variety is a result of crossing Cascade and a US male variety. As the name suggests, Lemondrop hops have a unique lemon-citrus character, which has made them increasingly popular among both commercial and homebrewers alike. They are known for their high myrcene content, contributing to their distinct aroma and flavor. With an alpha acid range of 5-7% and beta acids around 4-6%, Lemondrop hops are versatile and suitable for a wide array of beer styles.

The flavor profile of Lemondrop hops is predominantly characterized by its bright and zesty lemon notes, accompanied by undertones of green tea, mint, and a subtle herbal quality. This makes them an excellent choice for beers that benefit from a refreshing citrus character, such as American Pale Ales, IPAs, Saisons, and Wheat beers. In addition to aroma and flavor, Lemondrop hops also impart a mild, clean bitterness, which balances well with the sweet malt backbone in various beer styles. As a dual-purpose hop, Lemondrop can be used in both the early boil for bittering and later in the whirlpool or as a dry-hop addition for its enticing aroma.

For homebrewers looking to experiment with Lemondrop hops, consider using them in combination with other hop varieties to create a complex and layered hop profile. Some popular pairings include Citra, Mosaic, and Amarillo, which can accentuate and complement the lemony, citrus notes of Lemondrop hops. When using Lemondrop hops in your brew, remember to adjust the timing of your hop additions to achieve the desired balance of bitterness, flavor, and aroma. Happy brewing!

Characteristics

Alpha Acid

4.4 < 6.0 < 7.0 %
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Beta Acid

2.0 < 2.0 < 5.8 %
0100200300400500

Amount

8.7 < 42.1 < 100.0 %
20%40%60%80%100%

Usage

Purpose: Aroma
MashFirst WortBoilAromaDry Hop050010001500200025003000

Popularity Over Time

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Month/Year% of All Recipes

Popularity within Beer Styles

Straight Sour BeerGrape AleWhite IPAExperimental BeerGoseHazy IPAWheatwineBrut IPASpecialty Fruit BeerAustralian Sparkling AleBrett BeerSpecialty BeerAmerican Wheat BeerSaisonInternational Pale LagerAmerican Light Lager0.0%0.50%1.0%1.5%2.0%2.5%3.0%3.5%4.0%
Used in % of the Style's Recipes

Common Beer Styles

IPAPale American AleAmerican IPAAmerican Pale AleStrong Belgian AleSaisonHazy IPAStandard American BeerSpecialty IPAAmerican Wheat BeerBlonde AleGerman Wheat BeerWeissbierPale Bitter European BeerStrong American AleDouble IPA02004006008001000
Total Number of Recipes

Dosage per Style

IPAPale American AleAmerican IPAAmerican Pale AleStrong Belgian AleSaisonHazy IPAStandard American BeerSpecialty IPAAmerican Wheat BeerBlonde AleGerman Wheat BeerWeissbierPale Bitter European BeerStrong American AleDouble IPAPale Commonwealth BeerFruit Beer VariantsGerman PilsBelgian Ale0.0%20%40%60%80%100%
% of Weight in Recipe

Dosage per Use

MashFirst WortBoilAromaDry Hop0.0%20%40%60%80%100%
Usage% of Weight in Recipe

Hop Pairings

CitraLemondrop0.0%20%40%60%80%100%LemondropMosaicCascadeLemondropAmarilloLemondropCentennialLemondropLemondropMagnumLemondropSimcoeEl DoradoLemondropColumbusLemondropGalaxyLemondropLemondropMandarina BavariaChinookLemondrop
% of Weight in Recipe

Most Used Yeasts

2014201620182020202220240.0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
Fermentis · Safale English Ale (S-04)Fermentis · Saflager German Lager (W-34/70)Wyeast · London Ale III (1318)Fermentis · Safale American Ale (US-05)White Labs · California Ale (WLP001)% of Recipes

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