Hop pellets obtained by using 10% by weight or more of hop flowers (L·SL) of a Saaz variety as raw materials, the hop flowers showing hues satisfying that a value of a* is −0.5 or more and a value of b* is 25 or more in accordance with a CIE Lab color space. The hop pellets of the present invention make it possible to give a breadth to the beer making by providing properties that are different from ordinary hops by way of use from ordinary hops, or a combined use thereof, so that a new taste can be provided as a luxurious product.
