2024 NZ Rakau Amplifire Hop Profile
Origin:
New Zealand
Developed by New Zealand Plant & Food Research
Grown in the Nelson region
Type:
Aroma hop (Amplifire™ concentrated pellet)
Typical Alpha Acids:
10–12%
Beta Acids:
5–7%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
Stone Fruit: Apricot, peach, and plum
Tropical: Mango and passionfruit
Citrus: Ripe orange and lime
Floral: Hints of blossom and fresh herbs
Brewing Characteristics:
Amplifire™ technology delivers intensified Rakau™ aroma and flavor with less vegetative matter
Ideal for late additions and dry hopping
Adds a rich, juicy, and fruit-forward character
Improves beer yield and hop utilization
Best Beer Styles:
IPA
Pale Ale
Wheat Beer
Blonde Ale
Fruit-forward and modern hop styles
Substitutes:
Motueka™ (more lime, less stone fruit)
Riwaka (more grapefruit, less apricot)
Citra® (more citrus, less stone fruit)
Fun Fact:
Amplifire™ Rakau™ is prized for its lush stone fruit and tropical notes—perfect for brewers seeking to create juicy, aromatic beers with a distinctly New Zealand character.
