America’s most popular aroma hop. This variety is often used in strongly hopped ales and has a specific flowery citrus to grapefruit character. Crossbreed of Fuggles and the Russian hop variety Serebrianka. The exact alpha acid content is indicated on every package. Hop pellets are destalked ground hops pressed into little pellets. Use about 10 % less than when using hop cones with a similar alpha level. Hop pellets can be preserved longer and are usually available for a longer period of time during the course of the season.