
Huell Melon is a German aroma hop with an unexpected melon, strawberry and apricot character, sold as a 200g pack of T90 pellets.
Its soft fruit character brings something different to lagers and wheat beers, as well as modern pale ales.
Hop profile
- Origin: Germany (bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll from Cascade)
- Alpha acid: 6-8% (varies by harvest - check the pack)
- Aroma: melon, strawberry, apricot, light citrus
- Best for: late additions and dry hopping for fruit character
- Great in: German ales, lagers, wheat beers, pale ales and fruit-forward styles
- Format: T90 pellets, 200g pack
T90 pellets weigh out accurately and break up quickly in the boil or fermenter, so they are simple to work with. See our hops storage guide for keeping them fresh.
How to use
Add it in the last few minutes of the boil, in the whirlpool or as a dry hop in the fermenter for aroma. Plan timings with our Hop Scheduler.
Who it's for
Brewers wanting fruity aroma in a lager, wheat beer or pale ale.
Related hops
Try Mandarina Bavaria, Cashmere, Motueka, or compare varieties with our Hops Selector.