Is the 2014 not over here yet? I've been wanting some Huell Melon and some Mandarina Bavaria, but all I can find is the 2013 stuff. Trying to find a place that has all the current crop in stock, and not finding it... ? Any idea when those do hit around the states?
My rule of thumb is that domestic pellet hops generally become available to homebrewers in January of the following year; in other words right now for domestic hops. I would guess imported hops would be a couple of months from now? Cheers!
Yeah.. I know the NZ stuff is always opposite on it, so we've got our new domestic crop, and we've got the NZ 2014 crops available.. I have a mega want for some mandarina bavaria and not sure if I want last years crop..
Thanks for the info. I might hold off my orders and see if I can get some. Stocking up on less and less this year, since I still have 2013 unopened in my freezer, and some 2012 I'm going to toss. or mash hop with.
I was just on farmhouse and they had some Mandarina (2013). What are your experiences with this hop? Was thinking of trying it out.
I haven't brewed with it, but I've had some local beers with it and I love it. It's light and citrusy, not too overpowering. VERY orange-y and light grapefruit flesh flavor. Works well in light lagers, to IPA's. I might have to get some 2013 if the newest harvest is gonna take a while to show up stateside.
I used it in a 1.040 American pale ale. It reminds me of cascade making love to hallertauer with a bit of orange zest. Gonna use it in a wit soon.
