Stella
Stella is a new aroma variety which contributes hoppy and floral notes, with subtle hints of anise and a satisfying fullness of palate. Stella is reminiscent of, yet distinctly different in character to noble European varieties, and provides a contrast to the citrus and tropical fruit characters of many modern hops.
Stella grows vigorously, producing moderately large, dense cones which mature mid- to late-season, with a broad harvest window helping to ensure excellent physical and chemical quality in the final product.
With an alpha acid content of ~15%, Stella is an aroma hop with options. This newly developed aroma hop deserves experimentation – the hoppy characters and texture on the palate would provide a new twist to a pilsner or lager, while the floral characters could provide a highlight in a wide range of beer styles.
| Analytical Data | |
|---|---|
| Yield (Kg/Ha) | 3000 – 3500 |
| Alpha acids (%) | 14 – 16 |
| Beta acids (%) | 4.0 – 4.5 |
| Alpha/Beta Ratio | 2.3 |
| Cohumulone (%) | 36.0 |
| Total Oils (ml/100g) | 2.9 |
| Oil Concentration (ml oil/g alpha) | 200 |
| Myrcene (% of whole oil) | 33 |
| Caryophyllene (% of whole oil) | 15 |
| Farnesene (% of whole oil) | 13 |
| Humulene (% of whole oil) | 1.2 |
| Selinene (% of whole oil) | 1 |
| Humulene/Caryophyllene ratio | 1 |
Hop Acids by HPLC (ICE) • Steam distilled essential oil analyzed by GC-MS
Steam distilled essential oil analyzed by GC-MS
The analytical values are typical for T90 pellets at time of packaging, but values can vary among crop years, growing areas, growers, and with aging after harvest.