Hop Aroma Tabs are made from the hop oils isolated from CO2 Hop Extract that are compounded with effervescing agents. The mild isolation procedure preserves the essential hop oil compounds that contribute to a complex, hoppy character. Unlike many conventional hop oil products employed to enhance hop character, the tablet formulation is stable, relatively inexpensive, and easy to handle and dose. The density of the tablets allow the oil product to be delivered deep into the kettle/fermenter/bright beer tank where micro-bubble dispersion of the hop oils promote the maximum absorption of flavor and aroma components into the brew. The interface between the tablet hop oils and wort/beer is several orders of magnitude higher than that of conventional hop oil products.
Hop Aroma Tabs are virtually free of alpha acids. They will not provide bitterness or contribute to a sun-struck flavor. Fresh hop aroma and flavor characteristics will not change after extended periods of storage. The ease of use and flexibility in dosing methods allow for a multitude of applications.
Description: A yellow/green tablet made from hop oils and uncharacterized resins produced by CO2 extraction mixed with food grade bicarbonate salts, effervescent and binders.
Weight: Each tablet weighs about 5 grams
α-acids: < 0.35 %
β-acids: < 1.5 %
Hop oils: > 27%
Product Use:
Hop Aroma Tabs in the brew kettle are primarily used as a kettle hop ingredient to economically replace or reinforce the aroma fraction of the traditional kettle hop bill. The product is designed to provide hop character to beer. The efficient delivery of hop oils provides a consistent, natural hop character to the beer with little waste of expensive hop oil components.
Add Hop Aroma Tabs early in kettle boil to control excessive foaming and contribute to the kettle break. Alternatively, they can be added in the whirlpool to provide a more pronounced hop character to the beer. Depending on temperature, the complete dissolution of the tablets will take place over a period of five to seven minutes at typical kettle/whirlpool temperatures.
Hop Aroma Tabs are packaged in vacuum-sealed foils for easy handling and may be weighed or dispensed by volume into the kettle/whirlpool.
Hop Aroma Tabs for dry hopping are primarily used as a replacement for dry hopping products. The slow release of small oil-encased bubbles from the bottom of the fermenter or bright beer tank promotes excellent transfer of hop oil components to the cold wort/beer. In this application, Hop Aroma Tabs are a unique product for compliance with the strictest food safety regulations.
Add Hop Aroma Tabs directly into the fermenter or maturation tank. Hop Aroma Tabs are packaged in vacuum-sealed foils for easy handling and may be weighed or dispensed by volume into the tank.
Alternatively, Hop Aroma Tabs can be added directly to kegs or firkins. The tablets will begin disintegrating almost immediately. Depending on temperature, the complete dissolution of the tablets will take place over a period of five to seven days at normal cellar temperatures.
Use Rate Calculations:
Use about 20% of the typical weight of loose hops or hop pellets commonly dispensed to your tank for dry hopping. Alternatively, the addition of one to three tablets of Hop Aroma Tabs to the equivalent of 10 gallons of finished beer will provide a good base for evaluation of hop character.
Perception of hop character and various related notes in beer will depend on the quantity of tablets added, temperature at time of addition and the residence time in the vessel. Whether looking for a soft noble nose or an aggressive “hop monster”, the control is yours by simply dosing according to the style of brew or personal taste.
Analysis:
α-acids and β-acids are measured by HPLC with the International Calibration Extract as reference.
Hop oils are measured using distillation following ASBC guidelines.
Packaging:
Standard packaging is available in 500 gram foil pouches.
Storage and Best-by Recommendation:
Hop Aroma Tabs may be stored at room temperature or refrigerated. Foil pouches should not be opened until ready for use. Re-close partially filled pouches by rolling down the foil top and sealing with tape or clamp device. Partially filled pouches should be kept in dry, refrigerated storage.
Safety:
Hop Aroma Tabs are a natural, non-toxic substance and may be safely handled using routine
precautions such as avoiding contact with skin and particularly, eyes. For more information please refer to the relevant Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Technical Support:
We will be pleased to offer support on the use of Hop Aroma Tabs in brewing. For assistance, please contact our knowledgeable staff at 1-800-952-4873 or e-mail
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