Belma
Berry-forward, with tropical fruit and stone fruit.
Origin🇺🇸United States
Flavor profile
- Berry4
- Tropical fruit2
- Stone fruit2
- Citrus1
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.
What to substitute for Belma
Common questions
- What can I substitute for Belma?
- Huell Melon, Superdelic, and Hallertau Blanc — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
- What does Belma taste like?
- Berry-forward, with tropical fruit and stone fruit.
- What is Belma's alpha acid?
- 9.0–12.0%
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