Hop Pellets

hop pellets.

Highly processed hops consisting of finely powdered hop cones compressed into pea-size tablets used in both home and commercial brewing. Regular hop pellets are, by weight, 20-30 percent stronger than the same variety in loose form; 1 pound of hop cones yields about 10-12 ounces of pellets. Concentrated pellets, as used in the brewing industry, are first processed to remove the non-resinous material, thus reducing the weight and volume. Standardized pellets are made from blends of hops to obtain a specific alpha acid level. Hop pellets keep better when stored in a sealed container around 54 °F (12 °C). Syn: pelletized hops.