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Pacific Jade™ 2025 Harvest
Batch: 25-233
Alpha: 14.20%
Beta: 7.90%
A soft bittering / dual purpose hop with fresh citrus and complex spice characters
Breeding:
NZ Pacific Jade Brand HORT1524 is a triploid alpha type developed by the cross of the NZ variety "First Choice" (a relative of the Late Cluster) and an Old Line Saazer Male. Released from the New Zealand Hop Research Programme by HortReasearch Centre Riwaka in 2004.
Selection:
Selected on its average alpha of 12-14% with Cohumulone in the region of 24% and an excellent oils profile. The aroma of this hop is described as bold as it delivers a herbal infusion of fresh citrus and crushed black pepper.
Brewing:
Suited for use as a bittering hop with some excellent results also being seen in dual purpose applications, with a soft bitterness attributable to the low cohumulone. The citrus aroma and flavour notes work well to temper malt sweetness in fullish Ales especially as a finishing hop.
'Great versatility in the Brewhouse'
Applications:
Typically to replace less interesting Alpha varieties where a softer bitterness and higher oil profile is desired. NZ Pacific Jade exemplifies current market direction and what is being achieved in the New Zealand Hops breeding programme.
NZ Southern Cross 2024 Harvest
Batch: 24-104
Alpha: 13.91%
Beta: 5.8%
A dual purpose / soft bittering hop with a citrus lemon zest character with hints of pine
Breeding:
NZ Southern Cross is a triploid cross between the New Zealand variety Smoothcone and a 1950's research variety bred from a crossing of an early North American type known as the Cali (short for Californian) with the ubiquitous English Fuggle. Released from New Zealand's Hort Research hop breeding programme at Riwaka in 1994.
Selection:
The aroma is characterised by a heady mix of lemon peel and pine needles layered beneath a clean spiciness during selection. NZ Southern Cross has an excellent essential oil profile and low Cohumulone while producing consistent levels of alpha acid.
Brewing:
A kettle variety of the highest order NZ Southern Cross imparts a soft bitterness with a subtle resinous quality. The essential oil component is such that it can deliver a delicate balance of citrus and spice when added at the end of boil or a much bigger punch in the hop back or direct to the fermenter.
'A hop with many talent'
Applications:
Alpha Acids and Total Oil matched with low cohumulone find this extraordinary hop several applications, single or multi-purpose to achieve subtle citrusy lager to big fruity driven ales.
NZ Southern Cross 2025 Harvest
Batch: 25-273
Alpha: 14.10%
Beta: 5.8%
A dual purpose / soft bittering hop with a citrus lemon zest character with hints of pine
Breeding:
NZ Southern Cross is a triploid cross between the New Zealand variety Smoothcone and a 1950's research variety bred from a crossing of an early North American type known as the Cali (short for Californian) with the ubiquitous English Fuggle. Released from New Zealand's Hort Research hop breeding programme at Riwaka in 1994.
Selection:
The aroma is characterised by a heady mix of lemon peel and pine needles layered beneath a clean spiciness during selection. NZ Southern Cross has an excellent essential oil profile and low Cohumulone while producing consistent levels of alpha acid.
Brewing:
A kettle variety of the highest order NZ Southern Cross imparts a soft bitterness with a subtle resinous quality. The essential oil component is such that it can deliver a delicate balance of citrus and spice when added at the end of boil or a much bigger punch in the hop back or direct to the fermenter.
'A hop with many talent'
Applications:
Alpha Acids and Total Oil matched with low cohumulone find this extraordinary hop several applications, single or multi-purpose to achieve subtle citrusy lager to big fruity driven ales.
NZH-101 is a triploid selection crossed in 2012 through our partnership programme with Plant & Food Research. NZH-101 is derived from a cross between Cascade and a NZ derived tetraploid male with both North American and European ancestry. NZH-101 and the recent released cultivar Superdelic™ are half siblings with a common NZ male tetraploid parent. NZH-101 is a late maturing selection, with a high yield potential and selected for advanced trials based on its outstanding flavour and aroma in pilot brewing, which have demonstrated citrus, tropical and stone fruit characters.
Technical Details
- Batch No:24-272
- Alpha Acids: 10.3%.
- Beta Acids: 5.1%.
- Cohumulone content 34-39%.
- Total Oil Content 1.5-2.3mL/100g.
SENSORY ATTRIBUTES: CITRUS | TROPICAL FRUIT | STONE FRUIT
Brewing Trials:
NZH-101 is under trial across the Programme in The United States, Australia, New Zealand, the UK & EU.
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B- PINENE |
0.4 - 0.6% |
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MYRCENE |
35 -50% |
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LINALOOL |
0.5 - 1.1% |
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CARYOPHYLLENE |
6 - 8% |
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FARNESENE |
2 - 4% |
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HUMULENE |
23 - 35% |
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GERANOIL |
0.5 - 1.3% |
NZH-104 is a triploid selection crossed in 2009 through our partnership programme with Plant & Food Research. NZH-104 is derived from a cross of a New Zealand bred tetraploid mother which has both North American and European ancestry. NZH-104’s male parent has been used extensively in Plant & Food Research crosses as it produces high performing (female) progeny. It is a medium to late maturing selection, with a good yield potential and entered the advanced grower trials based on its outstanding flavour and aroma in pilot brewed beers. NZH-104 has shown sweet stone and tropical fruit characters, along with pine notes.
Technical Details
- Batch No: 24-273
- Alpha Acids: 12.2%
- Beta Acids: 3.7%
- Cohumulone content 29 - 35%
- Total Oil Content 1.5-2mL/100g
SENSORY ATTRIBUTES: STONE FRUIT | PINE | TROPICAL FRUIT
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B- PINENE |
0.4 - 0.0.6% |
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MYRCENE |
40 - 48% |
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LINALOOL |
0.8 - 1.1% |
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CARYOPHYLLENE |
8- 10% |
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FARNESENE |
<0.5% |
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HUMULENE |
25 - 40% |
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GERANOIL |
0.8 -1.2% |
NZH-105 is a triploid selection crossed in 2006 through our partnership program with Plant & Food Research. NZH-105 is derived from a cross of a New Zealand bred mother with Late Cluster and Fuggle ancestry and a father, which has been used extensively for deriving good progeny. It is a late maturing selection, with a good yield potential and was entered into advanced grower trials based on its citrus, dried fruit and considerable woody and piney undertones when used in pilot brews.
Technical Details:
- Batch No: 24-277
- Alpha Acids 12.9%
- Beta Acids 4.7%
- Cohumulone content 25-30%
- Total Oil Content 1.7-2.5mL/100g
SENSORY ATTRIBUTES: CITRUS | WOODY / PINE | DRIED FRUIT
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B- PINENE |
0.5 - 0.7% |
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MYRCENE |
60 - 65% |
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LINALOOL |
0.8 -1.2% |
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CARYOPHYLLENE |
4 - 6% |
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FARNESENE |
3 - 6% |
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HUMULENE |
9 -15% |
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GERANOIL |
0.8 -1.4% |
Pacifica 2024
Batch: 24-010
Alpha: 5.07%
Beta: 6.33%
A dual purpose / bittering hop with a spicy “dried fruit” character and solid finish.
Breeding:
A triploid aroma type developed through by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research. Pacifica™ Brand 77-01 was bred through the open pollination of the highly regarded Hallertauer Mittlefru¨h variety. Pacifica™ was released on completion of successful brewing trials in 1994.
Selection:
Pacifica™ displays classic Hallertau citrus and floral aroma character which selectors mark as a real standout. The aroma is supported by a generous oils profile making selection possible for several beer styles from this stylish hop.
Brewing:
Pacifica™ brings something of a blend of new and old-world taste descriptors to the brewers' forum. Orange marmalade aptly describes the citrus aroma notes achieved through late addition. Bittering quality is such that early kettle additions net a soft yet solid finish even in highly bittered beers.
Applications:
Finds application where a higher oil concentration and proportion of Linalool are required to impact on how the hop character integrates into the final product. Ideally suited to traditional German lager styles and finding wider application to a new generation through the international craft market’s insatiable thirst for Pale Ale.
Pacifica 2025
Batch: 25-006
Alpha: 5.80%
Beta: 6.10%
A dual purpose / bittering hop with a spicy “dried fruit” character and solid finish.
Breeding:
A triploid aroma type developed through by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research. Pacifica™ Brand 77-01 was bred through the open pollination of the highly regarded Hallertauer Mittlefru¨h variety. Pacifica™ was released on completion of successful brewing trials in 1994.
Selection:
Pacifica™ displays classic Hallertau citrus and floral aroma character which selectors mark as a real standout. The aroma is supported by a generous oils profile making selection possible for several beer styles from this stylish hop.
Brewing:
Pacifica™ brings something of a blend of new and old-world taste descriptors to the brewers' forum. Orange marmalade aptly describes the citrus aroma notes achieved through late addition. Bittering quality is such that early kettle additions net a soft yet solid finish even in highly bittered beers.
Applications:
Finds application where a higher oil concentration and proportion of Linalool are required to impact on how the hop character integrates into the final product. Ideally suited to traditional German lager styles and finding wider application to a new generation through the international craft market’s insatiable thirst for Pale Ale.
Rakau 2024 Harvest
Batch: 24-245
Alpha: 10.26%
Beta: 4.17%
A true dual purpose hops with stone fruit and fig characters and excellent bittering qualities.
Breeding:
Rakau™ Brand 70-4-9 is a New Zealand triploid, purpose bred and selected for its unique dual purpose brewing qualities and characteristics. Re-released from the NZ Hop breeding programme in 2007 for trials under organics and now widely established under conventional cultivation.
Selection:
Rakau™ is a standout hop throughout the selection process due to its inherent intensity of aromas lifted from a heavy weight of oils. Selectors generally are agreed that the dominant fruitiness is that of fresh stone fruit such as apricot.
Brewing:
Great results over several brewhouse applications have been seen with sensory panels scoring uniformly high on the quality of bitterness as well as unique fruity flavours and aromas.
“The whole orchard!”
Applications:
New World styles of ales and lagers where brash fruity character and big but well constructed bitterness is desired. Readily toned back to lighter styles, even with multiple kettle additions.....and great when used in a combination of very late and dry hopping.
Rakau is used in Garage Projects Pernicious Weed in combination with Nelson Sauvin.
Rakau 2025 Harvest
Batch: 25-256
Alpha: 10.90%
Beta: 4.00%
A true dual purpose hops with stone fruit and fig characters and excellent bittering qualities.
Breeding:
Rakau™ Brand 70-4-9 is a New Zealand triploid, purpose bred and selected for its unique dual purpose brewing qualities and characteristics. Re-released from the NZ Hop breeding programme in 2007 for trials under organics and now widely established under conventional cultivation.
Selection:
Rakau™ is a standout hop throughout the selection process due to its inherent intensity of aromas lifted from a heavy weight of oils. Selectors generally are agreed that the dominant fruitiness is that of fresh stone fruit such as apricot.
Brewing:
Great results over several brewhouse applications have been seen with sensory panels scoring uniformly high on the quality of bitterness as well as unique fruity flavours and aromas.
“The whole orchard!”
Applications:
New World styles of ales and lagers where brash fruity character and big but well constructed bitterness is desired. Readily toned back to lighter styles, even with multiple kettle additions.....and great when used in a combination of very late and dry hopping.
Rakau is used in Garage Projects Pernicious Weed in combination with Nelson Sauvin.
If you want to say “New Zealand Hops” in your beer than this variety says it all. The pure weight of the oil character experienced during selection carries right through to the glass. A punchy addition to the new world styles of Pales Ale and New Zealand Pilsners.
AROMA PROFILE: GRAPEFRUIT, PASSIONFRUIT, TROPICAL
Typical Analysis
AA: 15.60%
BA: 14.40%
Cryo Hops® pellets are the concentrated lupulin of whole-leaf hops containing resins and aromatic oils. It is designed to provide intense hop flavour and aroma, enabling brewers to efficiently dose large quantities of alpha acids and oils without introducing astringent flavours or vegetative material. Cryo Hops® pellets can be utilised anywhere whole-leaf hops and hop pellets are traditionally applied.
Dosage rate: We recommend a dosage rate of Cryo Hops pellets of 40-50% of T-90 hop pellets by weight.
CHIEF ADVANTAGES
- Nearly twice the resin content of traditional T-90 hop pellets
- Intense contribution of hop flavour and aroma
- Reduced grassy and vegetal characteristics
- Increased yield through reduced brewhouse trub
Riwaka™ 2025 Harvest
Batch: 25.288
Alpha: 5.50%
Beta: 4.60%
A unique aroma hop with a powerfully fuelled tropical passion fruit character.
Breeding
Riwaka Brand 85.6-23 is a triploid aroma type bred during the development of New Zealand Hops with a difference programme through crossing "Old Line" Saazer with specially developed New Zealand breeding selections. It was first released by New Zealand's Plant & Food Hop Research Centre in 1997.
Selection
Riwaka™ is a real standout during selection especially when “rubbing up” for aroma scores its powerful grapefruit “citrussy” characters are literally breathtaking. This variety is seen to have higher than average oil, almost double that of its Saazer parent.
Brewing
If you want to say “New Zealand Hops” in your beer than this variety says it all. The pure weight of the oil character experienced during selection carries right through to the glass. A punchy addition to the new world styles of Pales Ale and New Zealand Pilseners.
Applications
A bold fruity hop variety suitable for big styles such as IPAs and Imperial Pilsners.
Sabro™ is an aroma hop that is notable for its complexity of fruity and citrus flavours. Sabro's pedigree is the result of a unique cross pollination of a female neomexicanus hop. With a robust brewing performance, Sabro™ proves to be a strongly expressive hop that translates its flavour incredibly well into beer.
AROMA PROFILE: CITRUS, COCONUT, HERBAL, STONE FRUIT, TROPICAL FRUIT
Cryo Hops® pellets are the concentrated lupulin of whole-leaf hops containing resins and aromatic oils. It is designed to provide intense hop flavour and aroma, enabling brewers to efficiently dose large quantities of alpha acids and oils without introducing astringent flavours or vegetative material. Cryo Hops® pellets can be utilised anywhere whole-leaf hops and hop pellets are traditionally applied.
Dosage rate: We recommend a dosage rate of Cryo Hops pellets of 40-50% of T-90 hop pellets by weight.
CHIEF ADVANTAGES
- Nearly twice the resin content of traditional T-90 hop pellets
- Intense contribution of hop flavour and aroma
- Reduced grassy and vegetal characteristics
- Increased yield through reduced brewhouse trub
Developed by Yakima Chief Ranches and released in 2000, Simcoe® YCR 14 cv. is known for its brewing versatility and unique aroma characteristics. It continues to rise in popularity becoming one of the top ten varieties in the craft and home brewing industries.
It is used by Panhead in their very popular Supercharger APA along with Citra and Centennial, and by Garage Project in their sought after and sometimes hard to find Party and Bullshit, where it blends beautifully with Mosaic.
AROMA PROFILE: PASSION FRUIT, BERRY, PINE, EARTH, CITRUS, BUBBLE GUM
Developed by Yakima Chief Ranches and released in 2000, Simcoe® YCR 14 cv. is known for its brewing versatility and unique aroma characteristics. It continues to rise in popularity becoming one of the top ten varieties in the craft and home brewing industries.
It is used by Panhead in their very popular Supercharger APA along with Citra and Centennial, and by Garage Project in their sought after and sometimes hard to find Party and Bullshit, where it blends beautifully with Mosaic.
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AROMA PROFILE: PASSION FRUIT, BERRY, PINE, EARTH, CITRUS, BUBBLE GUM
Unleash the vibrant essence of Strata Hops — a game-changer for brewers seeking bold, complex profiles. Bursting with tropical fruit, juicy citrus, and ripe berry notes, this versatile hop delivers a dynamic punch complemented by earthy, resinous undertones. Perfect for IPAs, Hazy Ales, or experimental brews, Strata’s high oil content ensures an unforgettable aroma. Whether dry-hopped or added late, it transforms recipes into liquid artistry. Embrace the passion of modern brewing with Strata Hops, where every sip unfolds a new layer of innovation.
AROMA PROFILE: PASSIONFRUIT | MELON | STRAWBERRY | GRAPEFRUIT | ROCK CONCERT CANNABIS | DRIED CHILLI PEPPERS
Styrian Golding (Celeia) is a descendant of English-grown Fuggle hops that has developed a more delicate, “continental” profile.
Invitingly earthy and resinous as befits its Fuggle background along with a citrus character, but with a more refined and restrained nature. When used in a hopback or as a dry hop, look for heightened floral and sweet spice.
Styrian Golding Celeia can be used for light bittering duty in a number of styles but shines as a late kettle or dry hop for English bitter and pale ale, mild, brown ale, as well as a wide array of Belgian styles.
Superdelic Cryo
Batch: 24-207
Alpha: 22%
Beta: 9.70%
The unique oil chemistry profile of this hop produces unique flavours and aromas of Red Fruit, Candy/ Lolly, Citrus, and Tropical Fruit.
Breeding
Superdelic™ (Trial Hop • NZH-102) is a triploid variety (cultivar) that was crossed by Dr. Ron Beatson in 2012 through our partnership breeding program with Plant and Food Research.
Having performed well in the small plot trials and showing sensory attributes of red fruit in early brewing trials it was fast tracked by our Grower Committee to the NZ Hops trial hop farm in 2017. It exhibited great performance in the field with a vigorous growth pattern, resistance to mite damage, and high yield.
Selection
This exceptional hop is a playful number, with red fruit, candy, citrus and tropical fruit characteristics, offering brewers something totally different to use in their craft.
Brewing
In a Hazy IPA it revealed its ripe mango, sweet berry, and citrus notes. We also noticed its unique performance, with great biotransformation properties from dry hopping during active fermentation. It is an incredible addition to our brewery. We were lucky to be one of the first to try it.” says Mike Sutherland, Director at Sawmill Brewery.
Applications
A versatile hop that can be used as a single hop addition and has great synergies in combination with other hops. Pairs well with Citra, Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin, Motueka and Riwaka.
Cryo Hops® pellets are the concentrated lupulin of whole-leaf hops containing resins and aromatic oils. It is designed to provide intense hop flavour and aroma, enabling brewers to efficiently dose large quantities of alpha acids and oils without introducing astringent flavours or vegetative material. Cryo Hops® pellets can be utilised anywhere whole-leaf hops and hop pellets are traditionally applied.
Dosage rate: We recommend a dosage rate of Cryo Hops pellets of 40-50% of T-90 hop pellets by weight.
CHIEF ADVANTAGES
- Nearly twice the resin content of traditional T-90 hop pellets
- Intense contribution of hop flavour and aroma
- Reduced grassy and vegetal characteristics
- Increased yield through reduced brewhouse trub
Superdelic
Batch: 25-224
Alpha: 10.00%
Beta: 3.2%
The unique oil chemistry profile of this hop produces unique flavours and aromas of Red Fruit, Candy/ Lolly, Citrus, and Tropical Fruit.
Breeding
Superdelic™ (Trial Hop • NZH-102) is a triploid variety (cultivar) that was crossed by Dr. Ron Beatson in 2012 through our partnership breeding program with Plant and Food Research.
Having performed well in the small plot trials and showing sensory attributes of red fruit in early brewing trials it was fast tracked by our Grower Committee to the NZ Hops trial hop farm in 2017. It exhibited great performance in the field with a vigorous growth pattern, resistance to mite damage, and high yield.
Selection
This exceptional hop is a playful number, with red fruit, candy, citrus and tropical fruit characteristics, offering brewers something totally different to use in their craft.
Brewing
In a Hazy IPA it revealed its ripe mango, sweet berry, and citrus notes. We also noticed its unique performance, with great biotransformation properties from dry hopping during active fermentation. It is an incredible addition to our brewery. We were lucky to be one of the first to try it.” says Mike Sutherland, Director at Sawmill Brewery.
Applications
A versatile hop that can be used as a single hop addition and has great synergies in combination with other hops. Pairs well with Citra, Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin, Motueka and Riwaka.
Taiheke® 2024 Harvest
Batch: 24-026
Alpha: 8.69%
Beta: 6.25%
New Zealand grown dual purpose US Cultivar with citrus “grapefruit/lime” characters.
Breeding:
Taiheke® Brand USDA 56013 originates from an early US breeding program circa 1956 and was the first commercially bred hop to emerge from the USDA-ARS program when released in 1972. It was bred from crossing an English Fuggle with a male selection believed to have been a crossing of Fuggle with the Russian variety Serebrianka.
Selection:
During selection this hop displays quite exceptional levels of citrus moving more to New Zealand tropical fruit characteristics. Through selection, agronomics and “Terroir” the flavour and aroma characteristics have altered markedly from the original cultivar to no longer be considered the same variety. Its bright colour and tight compact cone shape give it instant appeal during selections and the power of its resinous fruit mix on the senses makes it a real standout during selection.
Brewing:
Performs well when used as a single variety across multiple kettle additions or when singled out as a late gift or dry hopping duty. Can do some really great things for the hop advocate when matched up with some of the other New Zealand aroma heavy weights such as Motueka or Riwaka. A fun hop in the brewery which literally sighs with pleasure when plunged into a hop back.
'A personality of its own’
Applications:
Typically employed in “new world” style pale ales and creative brewers are using it for very intense summer ales where its fruit forward aroma and oils profile make for a refreshing finish.
Taiheke® 2025 Harvest
Batch: 25-323
Alpha: 7.70%
Beta: 5.80%
New Zealand grown dual purpose US Cultivar with citrus “grapefruit/lime” characters.
Breeding:
Taiheke® Brand USDA 56013 originates from an early US breeding program circa 1956 and was the first commercially bred hop to emerge from the USDA-ARS program when released in 1972. It was bred from crossing an English Fuggle with a male selection believed to have been a crossing of Fuggle with the Russian variety Serebrianka.
Selection:
During selection this hop displays quite exceptional levels of citrus moving more to New Zealand tropical fruit characteristics. Through selection, agronomics and “Terroir” the flavour and aroma characteristics have altered markedly from the original cultivar to no longer be considered the same variety. Its bright colour and tight compact cone shape give it instant appeal during selections and the power of its resinous fruit mix on the senses makes it a real standout during selection.
Brewing:
Performs well when used as a single variety across multiple kettle additions or when singled out as a late gift or dry hopping duty. Can do some really great things for the hop advocate when matched up with some of the other New Zealand aroma heavy weights such as Motueka or Riwaka. A fun hop in the brewery which literally sighs with pleasure when plunged into a hop back.
'A personality of its own’
Applications:
Typically employed in “new world” style pale ales and creative brewers are using it for very intense summer ales where its fruit forward aroma and oils profile make for a refreshing finish.
Talus ™ delivers big aromas of pink grapefruit, citrus rinds, dried roses, pine resin, tropical fruits and sage. These unique and impactful aromas remain throughout the brewing process and create great synergies with many different hop brands and varieties.
Wheat Ale, Golden Ale, American style lagers, Pale Ales, India Pale Lager, India Pale Ale, Session IPA, New England IPA, Hazy IPA, Imperial IPA.
AROMA PROFILE: GRAPEFRUIT, HERBAL, PINE, ROSE, TROPICAL FRUIT
Wai-iti® 2024 Harvest
Batch: 24-235
Alpha: 2.49%
Beta: 5.95%
A fine aroma hop with fresh peaches and apricot characters within a weight of essential oils
Breeding:
Wai-iti™ Brand HORT7709 is a new hop variety developed by New Zealand Plant and Food Research with release from the New Zealand Hop breeding Programme in 2011. It was selected for its low alpha acid and high oils content. Wai-iti™ is a granddaughter of the USDA developed Liberty, and is a triploid hop derived from 1/3rd Hallertau Mittelfrüeh.
Selection:
Selectors comment on the intensity of the aromas, attributable for the most part to the high weight of oil and oils to alpha ratio. Freshly squeezed limes with top notes of mixed citrus are the standouts in a heady blend of essential oils.
Brewing:
Citrus characters apparent in selection step back a little in the finished product to make way for a blend of stone fruits such as fresh peaches and ripe apricot. Low cohumulone and high levels of farnesene create a rounded clean bitterness when used in single hopped beers. The high oil content fills in all the corners when used in late additions, the hop back or in dry hopping.
'Really tasty’
Applications:
Used in both Lagers and Ales where its character builds to develop an excellent finishing bitterness and drinkability. Fresh peaches and stone fruit dominate the aroma in singled hopped beers and also when combining as a late addition with other varieties. Creates fruity aroma driven new world beer styles.
Wai-iti® 2025 Harvest
Batch: 25-211
Alpha: 3.10%
Beta: 6.10%
A fine aroma hop with fresh peaches and apricot characters within a weight of essential oils
Breeding:
Wai-iti™ Brand HORT7709 is a new hop variety developed by New Zealand Plant and Food Research with release from the New Zealand Hop breeding Programme in 2011. It was selected for its low alpha acid and high oils content. Wai-iti™ is a granddaughter of the USDA developed Liberty, and is a triploid hop derived from 1/3rd Hallertau Mittelfrüeh.
Selection:
Selectors comment on the intensity of the aromas, attributable for the most part to the high weight of oil and oils to alpha ratio. Freshly squeezed limes with top notes of mixed citrus are the standouts in a heady blend of essential oils.
Brewing:
Citrus characters apparent in selection step back a little in the finished product to make way for a blend of stone fruits such as fresh peaches and ripe apricot. Low cohumulone and high levels of farnesene create a rounded clean bitterness when used in single hopped beers. The high oil content fills in all the corners when used in late additions, the hop back or in dry hopping.
'Really tasty’
Applications:
Used in both Lagers and Ales where its character builds to develop an excellent finishing bitterness and drinkability. Fresh peaches and stone fruit dominate the aroma in singled hopped beers and also when combining as a late addition with other varieties. Creates fruity aroma driven new world beer styles.
Waimea 2025 Harvest
Batch: 25-278
Alpha: 15.90%
Beta: 6.40%
A big alpha hop that carries an even bigger weight of oils with lots of pine and citrus characters
Breeding:
Released in 2012 by The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited, Waimea™ Brand HORT3953 is a triploid cultivar that traces its parentage back to ‘Californian Late Cluster’, ‘Saazer’ and ‘Fuggle’.
Selection:
Fresh tangelo citrus fruit, and pine needle are at first evident during selections, while an outstanding oils profile, high alpha, low cohumlone and excellent agronomic performance make Waimea™ an exciting new world hop.
Brewing:
Well suited to dual purpose applications throughout from early kettle additions right through to dry hopping. Quality bitterness and aroma abound with fruity citrus and pine characters from this hops big weight of oil. A big hop for big beers.
'A great finisher’
Applications:
A new world flavour hop selected for its genuine dual purpose capability in delivery of quality bitterness with unique fresh citrus aroma notes. Can be used across a wide array of styles in a variety of brewhouse and dry hopping applications.
Wakatu 2025 Harvest
Batch: 25-067
Alpha: 8.2%
Beta: 8.4%
A really fine dual purpose hop with a heady mix of floral and citrus characteristics
Breeding:
Released by New Zealand's Plant & Food Research in 1988 as New Zealand Hallertau Aroma this triploid has parentage of two thirds Mittlefruh and open pollination by a New Zealand derived male. Renamed Wakatu Brand 77-05 in 2011.
Selection:
During selections this variety displays an intensity of aromas which selectors describe as fresh citrus akin to freshly zested lime peel. These excellent aroma qualities carry right through from selection to the aroma and flavour profiles in the finished beer.
Brewing:
A multi-skilled hop that consistently delivers from kettle to consumer. A true dual-purpose variety with an enviable alpha: beta ratio and oils profile. This all-round brewery performer gives excellent flavour and aroma shelf stability both in small pack and keg.
"Just a great hop"
Applications:
A versatile hop across several brewery applications and beer styles. Is a real standout out when used in multiple, high addition rates in big ales or in gentle gifts to temper the sweetness of a full malt lager.
Warrior® hops have become the go-to bittering hop (Alpha Acid 15-18%) for many craft and commercial breweries across America.
It is a high alpha hop with a very mild aroma and contributes a balanced flavour, which is primarily used for its mild, clean bittering properties.
Its high myrcene oil content contributes to its piney and zesty character when used late.
AROMA PROFILE: CITRUS, GRASSY, HERBAL, STONE FRUIT, WOODY
