Mega Terps - Freestyle x Phantasm Thiol Enriched Blend - 2024 Crop Year

Introducing Mega Terps - the latest Thiol Enriched release from Freestyle Hops and Phantasm. Mega Terps brings together a potent blend of Thiols, Terpenes and Esters into one convenient pellet to help you dial up unique New Zealand tropical aroma in your beers.

So what's in it? 

Mega Terps is a custom blend of Southern Cross, Motueka and Rakau designed to provide the highest levels of supporting terpenes and esters, then combined with Phantasm's patented thiol precursors. These lots were selected for having the highest levels of linalool, geraniol, citronellol and 2MIB along with high levels of cysteine bound 3SH. Blended with full spectrum precursor rich lots of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc derived Phantasm, this is a hot side targeted addition for maximising tropical aroma intensity.

So what's the flavour profile?

Lemon, lime and sweet tropical

So Why should I care? 

Esters, Terpenes and Thiols have come in and out of fashion, with each taking its time in the sun. The thing is, all three of these compounds are important to create attractive aromas in beer. We've worked hard to identify huge levels of these "foundation" compounds and combine them together for effective ease of use. Mega Terps is best added on the hot side, so full bio transformation of these compounds can occur with your different yeast strains, or for even further release partner with a Thiolised strain, like White Labs PurePitch® Next Generation WLP077 Tropicale Yeast

Our goal is to give you the tools for the best intensity of character in finished beer, and Mega Terps is an exciting step in that direction.

Terpenes, Esters and Thiols, now all together in a single potent pellet.