{"product_id":"cascade-cryo","title":"Cascade CRYO Hops USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYakima Chief Cascade Cryo Hops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-concentrated version of the legendary Cascade hop variety, which famously sparked the modern American craft beer revolution. Created by Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) using a patented cryogenic processing technology, whole hop cones are frozen with liquid nitrogen to separate the intense lupulin glands from the vegetative bract. This results in a pellet that delivers nearly double the aromatic oils and alpha acids of a standard T-90 Cascade pellet, allowing brewers to use roughly half the usual dosage while maximizing flavor yield and reducing beer loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHop Profile \u0026amp; Technical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma Profile: The classic, unmistakable American craft character featuring intense grapefruit, citrus, floral, pine, and herbal notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acids: Highly concentrated at 10% to 18% (compared to 4–9% in standard Cascade).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Use: Universally used for aroma, late-boil additions, whirlpool, and dry-hopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyles: The defining choice for American Pale Ales (APAs), West Coast IPAs, Session IPAs, and Amber Ales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher Yield: Removing the vegetative leaf matter means less liquid absorption (less trub), saving homebrewers and commercial breweries significant volume per batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurbs Hop Creep: Because the majority of diastatic enzymes reside in the hop bract, using Cryo Hops dramatically reduces the risk of over-attenuation during dry-hopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaner Flavor: Minimizes the astringent, grassy, or vegetal flavors that can occur when heavy amounts of traditional pellets are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosing Rate: Use 40% to 50% of the weight required for standard T-90 pellets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Ideal for late-boil additions (5 minutes or less), whirlpool hop stands, or active\/post-fermentation dry-hopping.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Because the lupulin glands are exposed, they degrade quicker when in contact with oxygen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways keep vacuum-sealed and frozen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you looking to use this to brew a classic American Pale Ale or a West Coast IPA? I can help you calculate the exact substitution rates or suggest some excellent complementary hops (like Centennial or Chinook) to pair with it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bevplus","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":57542811713702,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":57542811746470,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0161\/3646\/files\/AcidulatedMalt.png?v=1790771175","url":"https:\/\/www.beerlab.co.za\/products\/cascade-cryo","provider":"BeerLab Home Brew Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}