Idaho gem

[ojaason]

Has anyone used idaho gem hops? I have a pound and not sure what to expect

 

[ojaason]

Anyone?

 

[couchsending]

Bought some a while ago and just getting around to using them. Making a simple low ABV blonde ale/hoppy session beer with them. Got them from Hop Heaven. I must say the aroma out of the bag is super punchy. I don’t say that about a ton of hops these days. I’ll be sure to update on how the beer turns out. If the aroma translates in any way to the beer I’ll be pleased.

 

[couchsending]

Pretty stoked on how this beer turned out. It still needs a few more days to hit full carbonation and conditioning but the descriptors seem about right. Pineapple, cherry, sweet fruits, I don’t get as much of the spice. It reminds me of good El Dorado but with maybe a bit of woodiness like you find in some of the new Neomexicanus varieties.

Definitely using it more going forward.

 

[ojaason]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm thinking I'll try it in a single hop IPA next weekend.

 

[DU99]

Keep us posted we don't get them in Australia

 

[couchsending]

Tired Hands just released a beer on tap at one of their locations with Motueka hotside and Idaho Gem and Cashmere In the dry hop. Not 100% sure about the Cashmere but the Motueka/Idaho Gem combo sounds amazing. The bright limey like flavor of Motueka would be a great pairing with the bright fruit ness of Idaho Gem. Think this might have to be my next pale ale hop combo.