Barbe Rouge Hop Pellets 100g

Barbe Rouge T90 Hop Pellets

Barbe Rouge hop pellets are a French aroma hop known for their unique red berry and citrus character.

Developed in Alsace, France, Barbe Rouge delivers strawberry, raspberry, and citrus zest, making it a great choice for fruit-forward beers.

These hops provide a smooth bitterness with moderate alpha acids.

They shine in late additions and dry hopping, enhancing aroma with bright, juicy flavours.

Barbe Rouge Hop Profile

• Origin: France
• Alpha Acid: 7–10%
• Beta Acid: 3.5–5%
• Characteristics: Strawberry, raspberry, red berries, citrus
• Substitutes: None
• Use: Aroma, dry hopping

Barbe Rouge Hop Flavour

Barbe Rouge hops provide a vibrant berry-forward flavour, with dominant notes of strawberry, raspberry, and red currant.

Subtle citrus and floral undertones add balance, making them ideal for fruit-forward and hop-driven beers.

Late additions and dry hopping enhance Barbe Rouge’s juicy, red berry aroma, making it a favourite in modern craft brewing.

Beer Styles for Barbe Rouge Hops

Barbe Rouge hops are commonly used in Belgian Ales, Amber Ales, Pilsners, Bière de Garde, Pale Ales, Black IPAs, Porters, and Saisons.

They bring bright red berry and citrus flavours to a variety of beer styles.

• Belgian Ale: Adds fruity complexity with delicate berry notes.
• Amber Ale: Balances caramel malt sweetness with red berry and citrus flavours.
• Pilsner: Contributes subtle fruitiness while keeping a crisp, clean profile.
• Bière de Garde: Enhances malty depth with a touch of red berry character.
• Pale Ale: Brings bright fruit and citrus notes to hop-forward ales.
• Black IPA: Balances roasted malt with berry and citrus highlights.
• Porter: Complements chocolate and roasted malt with subtle fruitiness.
• Saison: Works well with yeast-driven spice and fruity esters.

Barbe Rouge Hop Pairings

Barbe Rouge hops pair well with citrus, stone fruit, and floral hops, such as Citra, Lemondrop, Mosaic, Galaxy, El Dorado, Idaho 7, Hallertau Blanc, and Saaz.

• Citra: Enhances citrus and tropical fruit brightness.
• Lemondrop: Adds a zesty lemon-lime character.
• Mosaic: Complements red berry notes with tropical and stone fruit flavours.
• Galaxy: Boosts passionfruit and peach undertones.
• El Dorado: Contributes stone fruit and candy-like sweetness.
• Idaho 7: Balances with juicy apricot and resinous pine.
• Hallertau Blanc: Introduces floral, grape-like notes.
• Saaz: Adds a classic noble hop spice to balance fruitiness.

Barbe Rouge hop pellets provide vibrant strawberry, raspberry, and citrus flavours, making them perfect for European Style Beers.

If you're looking for unique red berry notes, Barbe Rouge T90 hop pellets are an excellent choice.