Wakatu Hops Pellets 1 oz - New Zealand
Wakatu Hops
Wakatu™ is a dual-purpose hop variety from New Zealand, bred from Hallertau Mittelfrüh and a New Zealand male. It offers a balanced profile of floral and citrus aromas, particularly lime zest, making it suitable for a range of beer styles.
Wakatu Hops Overview
- Flavors: Lime zest, floral, tropical fruit, herbal
- Primary Usage: Bittering and aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping)
- Best Beer Styles: Lager, Pilsner, Belgian Ale, Pale Ale
- Similar Varieties: Hallertau MittelfrĂĽh, Liberty, Mount Hood
Background
Released in 1988 as New Zealand Hallertau Aroma and renamed Wakatu in 2011, this triploid hop combines the noble characteristics of its German parent with the unique terroir of New Zealand. Its moderate alpha acid content and distinctive aroma profile have made it a favorite among brewers seeking versatility and flavor stability.
Wakatu Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 6.5 – 8.5% |
| Beta Acids | 8.0 – 8.5% |
| Cohumulone | 28 – 30% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 0.9 – 1.2 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 35 – 36% |
| Humulene | 16.7 – 16.9% |
| Caryophyllene | 8.1 – 8.3% |
| Farnesene | 6.6 – 6.8% |
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Wakatu Hops Pellets 1 oz - New Zealand
Wakatu Hops Pellets 1 oz - New Zealand
Wakatu Hops
Wakatu™ is a dual-purpose hop variety from New Zealand, bred from Hallertau Mittelfrüh and a New Zealand male. It offers a balanced profile of floral and citrus aromas, particularly lime zest, making it suitable for a range of beer styles.
Wakatu Hops Overview
- Flavors: Lime zest, floral, tropical fruit, herbal
- Primary Usage: Bittering and aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping)
- Best Beer Styles: Lager, Pilsner, Belgian Ale, Pale Ale
- Similar Varieties: Hallertau MittelfrĂĽh, Liberty, Mount Hood
Background
Released in 1988 as New Zealand Hallertau Aroma and renamed Wakatu in 2011, this triploid hop combines the noble characteristics of its German parent with the unique terroir of New Zealand. Its moderate alpha acid content and distinctive aroma profile have made it a favorite among brewers seeking versatility and flavor stability.
Wakatu Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 6.5 – 8.5% |
| Beta Acids | 8.0 – 8.5% |
| Cohumulone | 28 – 30% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 0.9 – 1.2 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 35 – 36% |
| Humulene | 16.7 – 16.9% |
| Caryophyllene | 8.1 – 8.3% |
| Farnesene | 6.6 – 6.8% |
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Wakatu Hops
Wakatu™ is a dual-purpose hop variety from New Zealand, bred from Hallertau Mittelfrüh and a New Zealand male. It offers a balanced profile of floral and citrus aromas, particularly lime zest, making it suitable for a range of beer styles.
Wakatu Hops Overview
- Flavors: Lime zest, floral, tropical fruit, herbal
- Primary Usage: Bittering and aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping)
- Best Beer Styles: Lager, Pilsner, Belgian Ale, Pale Ale
- Similar Varieties: Hallertau MittelfrĂĽh, Liberty, Mount Hood
Background
Released in 1988 as New Zealand Hallertau Aroma and renamed Wakatu in 2011, this triploid hop combines the noble characteristics of its German parent with the unique terroir of New Zealand. Its moderate alpha acid content and distinctive aroma profile have made it a favorite among brewers seeking versatility and flavor stability.
Wakatu Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 6.5 – 8.5% |
| Beta Acids | 8.0 – 8.5% |
| Cohumulone | 28 – 30% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 0.9 – 1.2 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 35 – 36% |
| Humulene | 16.7 – 16.9% |
| Caryophyllene | 8.1 – 8.3% |
| Farnesene | 6.6 – 6.8% |
