Stone fruit flavors are desirable in a variety of beer styles, adding a distinctive and refreshing profile to the brew. These flavors, reminiscent of fruits such as apricots, peaches, plums, and cherries, can be particularly appealing in styles like Saisons, Belgian Tripels, American and Belgian fruit Lambics, Berliner Weisses, and certain American Pale Ales. The unique fruity notes in these beer styles not only enhance their overall character but also provide a balanced contrast to other flavors, such as the spicy or earthy tones commonly found in Saisons and Tripels, or the sourness present in Lambics and Berliner Weisses. The addition of stone fruit flavors can also lend a subtle sweetness that complements the hoppy bitterness of American Pale Ales, creating a more complex and enjoyable drinking experience.
Talus hops, previously known as HBC 692, is a relatively new hop variety that was first released in 2020 by the Hop Breeding Company. It is the result of a hybrid pollination of Sabro hops and open pollination. Talus hops are described as having strong citrus and tropical fruit flavors with notes of pink grapefruit, passionfruit, and a hint of …
Enigma is a unique variety of hop that is grown exclusively in Australia. It was first released in 2013 by the Hop Products Australia program and is a cross between Tettnanger and an unnamed North American variety. Enigma hops are known for their complex and intense fruity and spicy notes, with hints of tropical fruits such as melon, grapefruit, and …