{"product_id":"nz-riwaka-hop-pellets","title":"Riwaka Hop Pellets 2025 – New Zealand Passionfruit \u0026 Citrus Aroma Hops","description":"\u003ch3\u003e2025 Riwaka Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped by New Zealand’s Plant \u0026amp; Food Research; formerly known as “Saaz D”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma hop (with some use for flavor\/late bittering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Alpha Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5–6.5% (lower than many modern varieties, but very high oil content)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4–5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Flavor Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapefruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMassive, punchy grapefruit zest and juice—Riwaka’s most famous trait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLemon, lime, orange (big, fresh, and expressive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePassionfruit, papaya, and a bit of lychee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSweet basil, herbal tea, lemongrass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSometimes green gooseberry, and a note of Sauvignon Blanc grape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLight, with spring blossom fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiwaka is legendary for its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eintense, zesty, citrus-forward character\u003c\/strong\u003e, driven by high oil content (especially myrcene)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding for late\/whirlpool\/dry hopping—produces big flavor impact even at low doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be a single-hop showcase, or bring crisp complexity to blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Beer Styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPA, Hazy IPA, and NEIPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNZ Pilsner, hoppy lager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Wheat, Saison, Witbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnything where intense citrus pop is desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotueka (for NZ lime, but less intense and less grapefruit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitra (intense citrus, but sweeter and more tropical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNelson Sauvin (for white grape\/gooseberry, but less blast of grapefruit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrewers love Riwaka for creating ultra “juicy” modern beers—it’s often considered one of the most distinctive and prized New Zealand hops, but supply is limited so it’s extra coveted!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Northwest Hop Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45120913998014,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":".5 lb","offer_id":45120914030782,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45120914063550,"sku":null,"price":34.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 lb","offer_id":45120914096318,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2470\/8842\/files\/NZ_Riwaka.jpg?v=1761150130","url":"https:\/\/northwesthops.ca\/fr-ca\/products\/nz-riwaka-hop-pellets","provider":"Northwest Hops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}