Co2 Hop Extract Syringe

Co2 Hop Extract Syringe is a 10ML syringe of HopShot, a concentrated CO2 hop extract made by pulling the essential oils and alpha acids out of whole hops with carbon dioxide, so only hop resin ends up in the syringe. It gives homebrewers a consistent way to add bitterness and aroma while helping maintain stability through the brewing process, with no plant matter left behind. Available in Centennial, Columbus, a Cascade/Willamette blend and a Cluster/Magnum blend.

At a glance

• 10ml HopShot syringe of concentrated CO2 hop extract
• Alpha acids by variety: Centennial 44.9%, Columbus 55.4%, Cascade/Willamette Blend 37.5%, Cluster/Magnum Blend 51.3%
• 1 ml adds about 10 IBUs to 5 gallons of 1.050 wort over a 60 minute boil
• Offered in Centennial, Columbus, Cascade/Willamette and Cluster/Magnum blends
• Ingredient for beer, an alcoholic beverage, sold to adults 21+ only

The herb. Hops are the cone-like female flowers of Humulus lupulus, a climbing vine in the Cannabaceae family native to Europe, western Asia and North America. Brewers have used them since at least the ninth century as the bitter counterweight to malt. The cones carry alpha acids such as humulone and cohumulone, beta acids, and a volatile oil rich in myrcene and humulene.

What's in it. Pure CO2 hop extract, with alpha acid content by variety:

• Centennial 44.9%
• Columbus 55.4%
• Cascade/Willamette Blend 37.5%
• Cluster/Magnum Blend 51.3%

The alpha acids isomerize in the boil to give bitterness, while the oils carry each variety's citrus, pine or floral character. Many brewers notice the bitterness is a bit smoother on the palate than standard hop additions.

Dosage, first time. Use it just as you would leaf or pellet hops during the boil. Each 10ml syringe allows precise dosing: one milliliter adds about 10 IBUs to 5 gallons of 1.050 wort when boiled for 60 minutes. For a first batch, push 1 ml into the kettle at the start of the boil and stir to disperse the resin.

Regular use. Once you know how a variety behaves, scale in 1 ml steps and pair it with late aroma additions from cones or pellets. Warm the syringe in your hand so the thick extract flows, and wipe the tip after each use.

What to expect. Clean, predictable bitterness without hop sludge in the trub. It replaces the bittering charge, not the whole hop schedule; for late-boil and dry-hop aroma, use our Hop pellets / tablets or Organic Hops Flower.

Handling and cautions.

• The extract is a sticky resin; keep it off skin and away from eyes, and handle boiling wort with care
• Hops are toxic to dogs, so keep the syringe and spent wort away from pets
• The extract is an ingredient for beer, an alcoholic beverage, and is sold to adults 21+ only

Ingredients and storage. CO2 hop extract (Humulus lupulus). Store the capped syringe in the refrigerator or freezer, away from light; cold, dark storage keeps the alpha acids from degrading.

Common questions

• How much CO2 hop extract replaces an ounce of hops? It depends on their alpha acid, but 1 ml of HopShot adds about 10 IBUs to 5 gallons of 1.050 wort over a 60 minute boil.
• Which HopShot variety is best for bittering? Columbus at 55.4% alpha acid is the most concentrated, while the Cascade/Willamette blend at 37.5% is gentler and more aromatic.
• Does the hop extract syringe need to be refrigerated? Yes, cold and dark storage protects the alpha acids.

Disclaimer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Hops are a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that they will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.