Hops with Mirabelle Flavor

Mirabelle in hop descriptions refers to aromas/flavors reminiscent of the mirabelle plums: soft, yellow stone fruit with gentle sweetness, light tartness, and a subtle floral character. It’s usually part of a broader profile (e.g. tropical + citrus + mirabelle), not a single dominant note. This is generally considered desirable, especially when you want fruit complexity that’s less sharp than citrus and less in‑your‑face than mango or passion fruit. Mirabelle character works well in hop‑forward styles where fruitiness is welcome, like modern Pale Ales and IPAs (especially Hazy IPAs), Kölsch, Blond Ales, Saisons, and some lagers (India Pale Lager, dry‑hopped Pils). It can also add nuance in mixed‑fermentation and farmhouse beers, and in fruit beers where you want to echo or layer stone‑fruit character without using actual fruit.