Belma hops?

[MNHazmat]

Has anyone tried this new variety named "Belma"? At $5/lb I couldnt resist and ordered some. Trying to decide what to do with it..

[BDawg]

Mulva?
Dolores?

[MNHazmat]

I know right? Who names these things??

[spiderwrangler]

Mulva?

Is that like a 'man vulva'?

[Hoser]

I brewed a low gravity hoppy blonde ale 2 weeks ago with the Belma hops. Mainly to make a big healthy yeast pitch for a Wee Heavy coming up soon. Should be ready to rack off this weekend and may dry hop depending on initial tastings. I will keep you posted. Sample of the wort was pleasant, but not much else to add at the moment...

[MNHazmat]

Did you notice any of the strawberry/watermelonnnotes that some have reported?

[Hoser]

Hard to say, I haven't tasted it post-fermentation yet. Should keg it this weekend. Hops in the bag smelled grassy and musty with faint floral and fruit notes, initially. Not at all like the Hopsdirect discription. But, the chilled wort sample was pleasant and subdued. I will keep you posted. I plan on dryhopping this beer as well, just haven't decided on the amount yet....

[BDawg]

Mulva?

Is that like a 'man vulva'?

Seinfeld reference -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Junior_Mint