Idaho Gem Hops - Fresh Pellets - 1oz

Idaho Gem is an American hop variety from the University of Idaho breeding program, part of the same family that produced the popular Idaho 7 hop. It has gained attention among craft brewers for its sweet fruit character and versatile brewing profile.

Brewers often describe Idaho Gem hops as producing sweet peach, candy-like fruit, and tropical notes with citrus undertones and a clean bitterness. This expressive fruit character makes it a natural companion to Idaho 7 in hop-forward beers.

Idaho Gem performs especially well in late boil additions and dry hopping where its sweet fruit and tropical aromatics can fully develop alongside its moderate bittering potential.

Idaho Gem hops are commonly used in modern hop-forward beer styles where sweet fruit aroma and balanced bitterness enhance the finished beer.

Ideal for:

• American IPA
• Hazy IPA
• Pale Ale
• Double IPA
• Single Hop IPA

Idaho Gem pairs especially well with Idaho 7, Citra, and Mosaic to create layered tropical and stone fruit hop profiles.

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

Idaho Gem pairs especially well with Idaho 7 for a dual-Idaho hop profile that delivers layered peach and tropical character.