{"product_id":"hop-pellets-topaz","title":"Hop Pellets Topaz","description":"\u003cp\u003eTopaz is a high-alpha Australian hop from Hop Products Australia, useful both as an efficient bittering hop and, used late, for a resinous tropical and grassy character. It is a versatile pellet that can do the heavy lifting in modern Australian ales.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAustralian pale ale and IPA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHazy IPA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmber and dark ales\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAny style needing high-alpha bittering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFruit-forward ales\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical specs (vary by harvest, check the pack)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety \/ origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Topaz, Australia (Hop Products Australia)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-90 pellets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual purpose (strong bittering)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlpha acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 16-18%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBeta acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 6-7%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCo-humulone:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 48-50% of alpha\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTotal oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 1.5-2.5 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e resinous, tropical, grassy, clean bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to choose this over alternatives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReach for Topaz when you want a lot of clean bitterness from a small weight, with the option of a resinous tropical aroma if you use it late. Its very high alpha makes it economical as a bittering hop, an Australian alternative to Magnum where you do not mind a little character. Used late it leans grassy and tropical, so many brewers pair it with juicier Australian hops like Galaxy, Eclipse or Vic Secret that push the fruit forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopaz shines as an early bittering charge, where its high alpha reaches a target IBU with less vegetal matter. Used late it can turn grassy if pushed hard, so treat dry-hop rates with some restraint, around 20 to 35g, and consider blending. Grown here by HPA, it is usually very fresh in Australia. Store cold and sealed, push the air out, and use within 12 months of opening.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team - June 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":41994994778189,"sku":"22234","price":7.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":43196847095885,"sku":"22107","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/22234.jpg?v=1754073681","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/hop-pellets-topaz","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}