Hop pellets / tablets

Hop pellets / tablets are Galaxy hop pellets, whole hop cones milled and pressed into dense tablets. Galaxy is an aroma hop with passionfruit, peach and citrus notes and a balanced bitterness, ideal for dry hop use, tested at 8.6% alpha acids and 6.1% beta acids. Offered in 14gs, an Oz, 2 oz, 4 oz, Half pound and Pound.

At a glance

• Galaxy hop pellets, whole cones milled and pressed into dense tablets
• Tested at 8.6% alpha acids and 6.1% beta acids
• Tea: 1 teaspoon of crushed pellet per 8 oz, steeped covered 5 minutes
• Offered in 14gs, an Oz, 2 oz, 4 oz, Half pound and Pound sizes

The herb. Hops are the female cones of Humulus lupulus, a bine in the Cannabaceae family, used to flavor and preserve beer since at least the ninth century. Galaxy is a Southern Hemisphere cultivar bred for high essential oil content. The yellow lupulin glands hold the bitter alpha acids (humulone, cohumulone and adhumulone), the beta acids (lupulone and its relatives), an essential oil rich in myrcene, humulene and caryophyllene, and the prenylflavonoid xanthohumol.

How to use. For brewing, scale any bittering addition from the 8.6% alpha figure and add late or as a dry hop for aroma, after fermentation slows. For tea, hops are intensely bitter, so start small: 1 teaspoon of crushed pellet per 8 oz of just-boiled water, steeped covered 5 minutes. Those who enjoy the profile settle at 1 to 2 teaspoons per 8 oz, steeped 5 to 10 minutes, as a single evening cup.

What to expect. In beer, a bright tropical aroma; as a tea, a bitter, resinous, wind-down cup. Blended with our English Lavender Flower, the bitterness turns more approachable.

Safety. A cup brewed too strong can turn a sensitive stomach, and drowsiness is possible, so do not drive after drinking it. True hop allergy exists; stop use if you notice itching, hives or breathing changes.

• Hops may add to sedative medications and alcohol
• The cones contain plant compounds with estrogen-like activity, so consult a healthcare professional if you have a hormone-sensitive condition, and if pregnant, nursing or taking any medication
• Beer brewed with these pellets is alcoholic and for adults of legal drinking age only
• Keep away from pets; hops are toxic to dogs

Storage. Galaxy hop pellets (Humulus lupulus), 8.6% alpha acids, 6.1% beta acids. Store the bag sealed in the freezer or refrigerator, where the pellets hold their aroma for a year.

Common questions

• How bitter is a cup of Galaxy hop pellet tea? Very bitter; use 1 teaspoon of crushed pellet per 8 oz of just-boiled water, steeped covered 5 minutes, softened with honey or chamomile.
• What are the alpha and beta acid levels of these Galaxy hop pellets? This lot tests at 8.6% alpha acids and 6.1% beta 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.