Barth-Haas Group Hop Pellets (BBC Pure Hop Pellet)

Other characteristics

End Uses

Beer

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ISO 9001

Safety

If dust is generated, it is advisable to use a dust mask. Hop pellets are a combustible material. For further information please download the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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Food & Nutrition

PACKAGING

Pellets are packed in laminated foils with an aluminum layer as a barrier against diffusion of oxygen. They are sealed under inert gas or vacuum packed. The foil material used meets all food industry packaging regulations. The residual oxygen content in the foil packs is less than 2% by volume. Pack sizes are available from 2.5 kg to 140 kg.

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Ingredient

Hop Pellets

Product Use

For efficient provision of bitterness, the pellets should be added to the wort at the beginning or up to 15 minutesafter the start of the boil. Utilization of α-acids into beer depends on the boiling system and conditions and is normally in the range of 30% - 35%. Added late into the boil, utilization of α-acids diminishes as the utilization of the aroma improves giving a characteristic hop flavor in the beer. The quantity to be added is calculated using the α-acids content and the estimated utilization. For aroma, the quantity to be added should preferably be calculated using the oil content of the product. Pellets can be dosed automatically.

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Technology

Food Ingredients

Characteristic

The BBC Pure Hop Pellet™ is a hop product added to the kettle, to the Whirlpool or for dry hopping to provide hop flavor. It is specifically designed for high efficiency and heavy-use applications in both conventional and dryhopping applications. Developed in collaboration with Boston Beer Company, the BBC Pure Hop Pellet™ increases the yield of hop volatiles, resulting in higher aroma and flavor. It provides improved homogeneity and better storage stability compared to raw hops. The proprietary pure hop process removes extraneous material, resulting intrue hop flavor. The BBC Pure Hop Pellet™ is produced using a finer, more uniform grind than standard Type 90 pellets. A sub-zero process – milling and sieving takes place at approx. -35°C (-31 °F) – prevents hop resins and essential oils from oxidation. Supported by a long history of safe use in brewing, and in accordance with US FDA regulation 21 CFR 170.30(c) and 170.3(f), hop pellets are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).

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Ingredient Name

Hops