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American Noble Hops

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American Noble Hops™

Northwest Innovation Meets Noble Tradition
Classic Noble Character with a Pacific Northwest Twist

American Noble Hops are premium low-alpha pellets made exclusively of bract leaf material. Lupulin is separated from the plant matter during our patented cryogenic process, resulting in a pellet with reduced bitterness that resembles traditional noble hops, preserving the unique characteristics of each variety.    

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Advantages

Noble Flavour with an American Twist  

American Noble Hops deliver classic noble aromatics and soft bitterness, showcasing the distinct character of American hops from the Pacific Northwest. Nuanced, expressive flavours elevate traditional styles without overpowering them.   

Exceptional Value 

American Noble Hops are produced through our patented Cryo Hops separation process, which removes lupulin from the bract. This creates two distinct products, each delivering dependable performance whether you need the concentrated lupulin power of Cryo Hops or the authentic noble character and exceptional value of American Noble Hops for your brewhouse. 

High Quality, Low Alpha 

After the lupulin is removed, the American Noble pellets are cold-pressed to preserve the delicate oils and polyphenols. With high aroma impact and minimal bittering, these pellets can be used throughout the brewing process, but shine in traditional kettle applications

More Options in Noble Expression 

Pacific Northwest-grown and processed American Noble Hops serve as an alternative to European-grown noble hops. American Noble retains its traditionally refined aromatics and stylistic authenticity while offering another sourcing option.   

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Ideal for:

Kettle Additions
Whirlpool Additions
Dry Hopping

Product Documents

Featured Varieties
Classic Noble Character
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How to Brew with American Noble Hops

American Noble Hops pellets can be used anywhere in the brewing process. They perform best as late kettle or whirlpool additions, where brewers can capture aroma without driving bitterness too high. They can also be used in the mash to aid runoff and contribute antioxidants, or in fermentation and dry hopping for very subtle aromatic effects.  

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Kettle

Mash Tun

Based on beer style, some brewers choose to use American Noble Hops in the mash tun. This can aid the lautering process and contribute polyphenols and antioxidants to the wort without increasing bitterness.  
Kettle

Kettle Brewing

American Noble Hops can be used early in the kettle to provide bitterness and traditional noble flavour, or later in the boil to provide more variety-specific expression.  
Whirlpool

Post-Boil/Whirlpool

Adding American Noble Hops in the whirlpool is an effective way to impart aromatic contributions without loading vegetal matter into the fermenter.  
Dry hopping

Fermentation/Dry Hop

Subtle aromatic characteristics can be achieved through dry hopping with American Noble Hops. An increased diacetyl rest may be required to reduce hop creep, which is exacerbated by higher bract levels.  
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Frequently Asked Questions

While analytically similar to traditional European noble hops with low alpha acids and moderate aromatics, American Noble Hops bring the subtle Pacific Northwest character from varieties like Cascade, Mosaic®, and Simcoe®. The result is a soft bitterness with a modern aroma profile.   

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