Description:

YC-HopAroma Tabs are made of hop oils isolated from YC-CO2 Hop Extract that are compounded with effervescing agents. The mild isolation procedure preserves the essential hop oil compounds that contribute to a complex hoppy character. Unlike many conventional hop oil products employed to enhance hop character, the tablet formulation is stable, relatively inexpensive, and easy to handle and dose.  The density of the tablets allow the oil product to be delivered deep into the kettle/fermenter/bright beer tank where micro-bubble dispersion of the hop oils promote the maximum absorption of flavor and aroma components into the brew. The interface between the tablet hop oils and wort/beer is several orders of magnitude higher than that of conventional hop oil products.

YC-HopAroma Tabs are virtually free of alpha acids. They will not provide bitterness or contribute to a sun-struck flavor. Fresh hop aroma and flavor characteristics will not change after extended periods of storage. The ease of use and flexibility in dosing methods allow for a multitude of applications.

Application: BREW KETTLE

YC-HopAroma Tabs in the BREW KETTLE are primarily used as a kettle hop ingredient to economically replace or reinforce the aroma fraction of the traditional kettle hop bill. The product is designed to provide hop character to beer. The efficient delivery of hop oils provides a consistent, natural hop character to the beer with little waste of expensive hop oil components.

YC-HopAroma Tabs used in the brew kettle will lead to improved trub formation. The hop oils also enhance anti-foam properties in wort.

Addition Procedure: BREW KETTLE

Add YC-HopAroma Tabs early in kettle boil to control excessive foaming and contribute to the kettle break.  Alternatively, they can be added in the whirlpool to provide a more pronounced hop character to the beer. Depending on temperature, the complete dissolution of the tablets will take place over a period of five to seven minutes at typical kettle/whirlpool temperatures.

YC-HopAroma Tabs are packaged in vacuum-sealed foils for easy handling and may be weighed or dispensed by volume into the kettle/whirlpool.

Application: DRY HOPPING

YC-HopAroma Tabs for DRY HOPPING are primarily used as a replacement for dry hopping products. The slow release of small oil-encased bubbles from the bottom of the fermenter or green beer tank (maturation tank) promotes excellent transfer of hop oil components to the cold wort/beer. In this application, YC-HopAroma Tabs are a unique product for compliance with the strictest food safety regulations.

Addition Procedure: DRY HOPPING

Add YC-HopAroma Tabs directly into the fermenter or maturation tank.  YC-HopAroma Tabs are packaged in vacuum-sealed foils for easy handling and may be weighed or dispensed by volume into the tank. Alternatively, YC-HopAroma Tabs can be added directly to kegs or firkins. The tablets will begin disintegrating almost immediately. Depending on temperature, the complete dissolution of the tablets will take place over a period of five to seven days at normal cellar temperatures.

Use Rate Calculations:

Use about 20% of the typical weight of loose hops or hop pellets commonly dispensed to your tank for dry hopping. Alternatively, the addition of one to three tablets of YC-HopAroma Tabs to the equivalent of 10 gallons of finished beer will provide a good base for evaluation of hop character.

Aroma:

Perception of hop character and various related notes in beer will depend on the quantity of tablets added, temperature at time of addition and the residence time in the vessel. Whether looking for a soft noble nose or an aggressive “hop monster”, the control is yours by simply dosing according to the style of brew or personal taste.

Added benefits:

• Comparatively low cost of use

• Simple and repeatable dosing methods

• Flexibility in delivery time and intensity

• Reduction in vegetative matter equates to improved filtration
  and improved yields

Packaging:
Standard packaging is available in 500 gram or 5 Kg foil pouches..

Storage:

YC-HopAroma Tabs may be stored at room temperature or refrigerated. Foil pouches should not be opened until ready for use. Re-close partially filled pouches by rolling down the foil top and sealing with tape or clamp device. Partially filled pouches should be kept in dry, refrigerated storage.