Description
Rakau Hops
Rakau hops have been around for many years. It was known as AlphAroma which no longer exists commercially. Rakau was rediscovered and re-released in 2011. This hop has big fruit-forward characters. Rakau is an efficient bittering hop due to its high alpha acid content. This hop is best used as a late addition to maximize the fresh fruit aromas. Awesome flavours and aromas of apricot, plum, mango, pear and other stone fruits are given when used in hopstands or dry-hopping.
Typical brewing styles: Ales, American Ales, IPAs, NEIPA
Characteristics
apricot, plum, mango, pear and other stone fruits
Purpose: aroma, bittering
Alpha Acid: 9% – 11%
Beta Acid: 5% – 6%
Origin: New Zealand
Possible substitutions: Amarillo, Summit
Our hops are nitrogen flushed, then vacuum sealed and stored frozen for optimum freshness.