CO2 Hop extract: The first step in liquid hop usage

CO2 Hop extract: The first step in liquid hop usage

The first step for brewers in using liquid hops. Increasing the tools they can utilise to produce the perfect beers.

What is CO2 Hop extract?

The result of hops being processed through a supercritical CO2 extraction, separating the solid particles of hops from the resins and oils.

This leaves a resin extract that has contains alpha acids, beta acids and hop oils, while keeping the varietal differences seen from different crops.

The use of CO2 hop extract is not far removed from traditional pellets, making it the perfect product to start a transition to liquid hops.

Why use CO2 Hop extract? – The benefits

While the product retains the classic hop flavours, there are a number of added benefits:

•        Increased yield of final beer – Less trub formed that soaks up beer!
•        Versatility – Can be used for bittering or aroma
•         Retains varietal differences
•         Increased bulk density -Takes up less storage space and minimises transport requirements
•         Reduced polyphenols matter -Less chance of hop burn 
•      Reduced Plant matter - Less chance of hop creep as less amylolytic enzymes 
•      Increased utilisation of alpha acids – Better efficiency of raw material
•      Extended shelf life and reduced storage requirements – stability of alpha acids, beta acids and hop oils has improved

Part of the JRM product range

Although we do not produce the initial CO2 extract currently, we offer a wide range of options for packing or production using CO2 hop extract.

You can see the products we can produce using CO2 hop extract on our Product Range, which will provide with even more options to produce the best beer possible!

Interesting in exploring liquid hops?

Contact our team so we can answer any questions you may have.