Aged Hops for Lambic Beers - T-90 Pellets
Aged Hops for Lambic: Traditional T-90 Pellets for Sour Beer Protection Authentic Aged Hops for Lambic, Gueuze, and Other Spontaneously Fermented Beers These aged hops are specially selected and time-aged to dramatically reduce their bitterness while retaining the antimicrobial properties that protect sour beers from spoilage organisms. Originally low-alpha varieties, these hops have undergone controlled aging to oxidize their bittering compounds, leaving behind a cheesy, tea-like aroma ideal for traditional Lambic, Gueuze, and other wild ales. Their purpose is not flavor or aroma but biological protection—supporting long-term fermentation stability without adding noticeable bitterness. Hop Characteristics: Origin: Various (typically European low-alpha varieties) Form: T-90 Pellets Alpha Acid: <1.0% due to extensive aging Aroma Profile: Cheesy, hay-like, tea leaf (oxidized) Purpose: Microbial protection in mixed fermentation and spontaneous fermentation beers Best Used In: L