{"product_id":"nz-rakau-hop-pellets","title":"Rakau Hop Pellets 2025 – New Zealand’s Stone Fruit Powerhouse","description":"\u003ch3\u003e2025 Rakau Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBred by New Zealand’s HortResearch, released in the 1980s, sometimes referred to as “AlphaAroma”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-purpose (suitable for both bittering and aroma\/flavor, but prized for its aroma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Alpha Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10–12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5–6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Flavor Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBig notes of apricot, peach, and plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHints of passionfruit and mango\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMandarin orange, grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSoft resinous undertones (more subtle than classic US piney hops)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePleasant blossom notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarthy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClean, classic “old world” undertones in some harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSome brewers mention ripe pear and a touch of candy-like sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown for producing a big, bold, fresh orchard fruit aroma—often described as “the whole orchard in a glass”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalances fruit-forward intensity with a pleasing earthy\/floral backbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforms well as a single hop or in combination with other Southern Hemisphere varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Beer Styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPA, Hazy IPA, Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Zealand Pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Ale, Blonde Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheat and Saison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit-forward Lagers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotueka (for lime\/citrus and fruit),\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNelson Sauvin (fruitier and more white wine-esque),\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiwaka (citrus\/tropical but more intense)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRakau’s flavor has been described as “a summer fruit basket,” and it’s one of the best-known Kiwi hops for bold stone and tropical fruit character.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Northwest Hops","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45120915112126,"sku":null,"price":1.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":".5 lb","offer_id":45120915144894,"sku":null,"price":11.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45120915177662,"sku":null,"price":19.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 lb","offer_id":45120915210430,"sku":null,"price":197.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2470\/8842\/files\/NZ-Rakau_56e3b0be-1fbd-418c-8b9b-4251807e2e74.jpg?v=1762300250","url":"https:\/\/northwesthops.ca\/fr\/products\/nz-rakau-hop-pellets","provider":"Northwest Hops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}