2024 NZ Riwaka T90 Hop Pellets
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$3.00
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NZ Riwaka™ Hop Profile
Origin:
New Zealand (NZ Hops Ltd., South Island)
New Zealand (NZ Hops Ltd., South Island)
Type:
Aroma hop (famous for late additions and dry hop punch)
Aroma hop (famous for late additions and dry hop punch)
Typical Alpha Acids:
4.5–7%
4.5–7%
Beta Acids:
4–5%
4–5%
Aroma & Flavor Notes (keep as callouts for your card):
- Grapefruit (signature—bold, fresh, zesty)
- Passionfruit (hallmark NZ trait, super expressive)
- Tropical (mango, papaya, guava undertones)
- Citrus (lemon, lime, sweet orange juice)
- Herbal (light fresh cut grass or thyme)
Brewing Characteristics:
Delivers world-famous sweet citrus and passionfruit burst; works best in IPAs, hazy/juicy beers, pilsner, summer ales, and wheat. Noted for “explosive” aroma expression due to high oil content.
Delivers world-famous sweet citrus and passionfruit burst; works best in IPAs, hazy/juicy beers, pilsner, summer ales, and wheat. Noted for “explosive” aroma expression due to high oil content.
Best Beer Styles:
- Hazy IPA, NZ IPA, Pale Ale
- Pilsner
- Wheat/Blonde Ale
- Summer Ale
Substitutes:
- Motueka (for lime/citrus)
- Citra (for tropical/citrus, but less “NZ” passionfruit)