Idaho 7 Hop Pellets 1 lb

Idaho 7 is a modern American dual purpose hop prized for its bold tropical fruit aroma, resinous pine character, and smooth bittering qualities. Developed by Jackson Hop Farm in Wilder, Idaho, and released commercially in 2015, Idaho 7 has quickly become a favorite among craft brewers for its versatility and ability to produce expressive hop character throughout the brewing process. Its high oil content makes it especially effective in whirlpool and dry hop additions.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Yakima Chief Hops
• Hop Type: Dual Purpose
• Origin: United States
• Alpha Acid: 9.5 - 14.0%
• Beta Acid: 3.5 - 5.5%
• Cohumulone: 22 - 26%

Flavor & Aroma Profile

Idaho 7 is renowned for its vibrant notes of apricot, mango, tangerine, red grapefruit, and tropical fruit, layered with distinctive pine resin, black tea, and subtle earthy spice. Whirlpool and dry hop additions amplify its juicy fruit character while preserving its signature resinous complexity. The result is a hop that delivers both bright fruit flavors and classic American hop character, making it equally effective as a standalone variety or in blends.

Brewing Applications

Idaho 7 excels in Hazy IPA, New England IPA, West Coast IPA, American IPA, Pale Ale, Session IPA, and Double IPA. It pairs exceptionally well with Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Amarillo, Galaxy, and El Dorado, creating layered aromas of tropical fruit, citrus, pine, and stone fruit.

Recommended Hop Substitutes

If Idaho 7 is unavailable, consider:

• Mosaic – Similar tropical fruit complexity with berry notes.
• Simcoe – Pine-forward with passion fruit and citrus.
• El Dorado – Juicy tropical fruit with pear and candy-like sweetness.
• Galaxy – Bold passion fruit and peach character.
• Citra – Bright citrus and tropical fruit with less resin.

Lineage & History

Idaho 7 was developed by Jackson Hop Farm in Wilder, Idaho, through a breeding program focused on creating a hop with exceptional aroma intensity and brewing versatility. It originated from a cross between the female variety Summit and an experimental male hop whose pedigree has not been publicly disclosed. After years of evaluation, Idaho 7 was released commercially in 2015 and quickly gained recognition for its unique combination of tropical fruit, citrus, and resinous pine. Today, it is one of Yakima Chief Hops' most popular modern American varieties and a staple in contemporary hop forward craft beer.