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Hop Aroma Oils

Post #1 made 12 years ago
by mally
Just thought I would ask if anybody had tried using hop aroma oils?
Not sure whether these are just a UK thing, but if you see here, there is a choice of Cascade, Saaz, EKG, & Styrians.

Note; these are used for AROMA only.

Seems easier & possibly cheaper than dry hopping. I guess they are popular too, as they seem sold out!
Last edited by mally on 24 Apr 2013, 04:31, edited 2 times in total.
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Post #2 made 12 years ago
by Yeasty
I believe the commercial boys use them.

£7 for 15ml which will do 7 cornies so that's £1 a keg. Probably only slightly cheaper than dry hopping but more consistent and possible less risk.

I might give it a go if the come back in stock.
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Post #3 made 12 years ago
by BobBrews
mally,

I have use them for years. When they first came out they were basically bittering hops. I bought them because the syringe looked cool! (Hay, I am a easy sell.) I thought it would be OK for bittering as they were a mixture of hops. They are OK if you warm the syringe first to soften the resin. Don't touch the resin to your tongue to see what it tastes like!!! Your friken tongue will go numb as if you were a detective testing a found coke stash. (don't ask how I know) you will be sorry!

They are selling pure strains now and they may be perfect for late additions but they are not good for dry hoping. I tried them and they don't dissolve unless heated. They float like a sticky tree sap and if you get them on your finger and then try to lick the..( oh oh, I said too much).

T bought them here http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/hopshot.html

Good luck!
Last edited by BobBrews on 24 Apr 2013, 06:08, edited 2 times in total.
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