What are hop concetrates?
Hop concentrates are forms of the compounds found in hops, which are a plant used in brewing beer. Hops are essential in beer production for their bitterness, aroma, and preservative nature. Hop concentrates provide a convenient way for brewers to incorporate these qualities into their product in a consistent and controlled manner, allowing for more freedom when attempting to achieve a specific flavor profile.
Where can I purchase HopXL® concentrates?
With our direct-to-brewer sales model, HopXL® concentrate can be purchased directly through our website. This relieves the additional cost and hassle of ordering through a distributor and allows us to offer our products at competitive prices while ensuring there are no compromises in the quality and service our brewers deserve.
What sets HopXL® apart from the competition?
When producing our concentrates, HopXL® uses a patented method that preserves the hops delicate flavor characteristics and captures the plants full spectrum of flavors and aromas. This results in a more flavorful and hearty hops experience that our competitors simply lack.
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Additionally, in sourcing our hops from quality growers known throughout the industry for their outstanding crops, we are able to provide concentrates in a large variety of flavor profiles, while ensuring an unmatched level of consistency in every bottle we produce. No matter the flavor you are looking to capture, we are excited to help you achieve it!
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Finally, and above all, HopXL® truly values the relationships we build with brewers and share their passion. This is why our team of experts is always ready to assist with questions, listen to suggestions, or provide technical assistance as needed throughout the brewing process.
What cost benefits do HopXL® concentrates provide?
The HopXL® method of extraction has been painstakingly optimized to provide the highest yield of hop compounds from the raw cone. This allows us to extract a higher concentration of flavors and aromas from the hops when compared to traditional methods and results in less raw material required to achieve the same hop intensity in your final product, reducing the overall cost of ingredients without compromise.
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Pure hop concentrates also have a longer shelf life compared to the raw form or lower purity sources. This added stability reduces waste and frequent restocking, all while providing higher potency than standard methods and once again lowering cost of storage, shipping, and labor.
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Finally, HopXL® is a great way to ensure that your existing hops inventory doesn't go to waste. We are able to process any hops into our one-of-a-kind concentrate, preserving its unique flavor and extending shelf life, even for older stock, which our research has shown to have more terpenes and flavonoids than newer harvests. This means your hops unique flavor and aroma can be utilized much longer when compared to standard storage methods.