Dolcita (HBC 1019) Hops - Fresh Pellets - 1oz

Dolcita™ HBC 1019 Hops are a newly named experimental variety from the Hop Breeding Company (a joint venture between John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches). Formerly known as HBC 1019, this hop has quickly gained attention for its bold, flavor-forward aroma and unique tropical character.

Brewers describe Dolcita as delivering a potent yet smooth blend of tropical, citrus, and stone fruit aromas. Expect expressive notes of peach, honeydew melon, and ripe orange, layered with coconut, caramelized banana, and candy-like sweetness. The result is a complex, fruit-driven profile with creamy undertones that stand out in both aroma and flavor.

Dolcita performs exceptionally well in late boil additions and dry hopping, where its vibrant aromatics can fully shine. Its distinctive profile—often compared to tropical fruit cocktails or rum daiquiris—makes it a great choice for modern hop-forward styles where you want juicy intensity with a smooth, sweet edge.

Dolcita hops are well suited for beer styles where smooth fruit aroma and approachable hop character are desired.

Ideal for:

• Pale Ale
• Hazy IPA
• Session IPA
• Blonde Ale
• Fruit-Forward Beers

Dolcita pairs well with hops such as Mosaic, Eclipse, and El Dorado to create layered fruit-forward hop profiles in modern craft beers.

• Add early in the boil for smooth balanced bittering
• Use late boil additions to enhance peach and apricot hop flavor
• Add during whirlpool or hop stand to maximize stone fruit aroma
• Dry hop to develop sweet peach and fruit aromatics
• Store sealed in the freezer to preserve freshness and hop oils

Dolcita works well blended with Citra, Strata, and Mosaic for layered stone fruit complexity in pale ales and hazy IPAs.