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Pacifica™ (5-6% AA) A dual purpose / bittering hop with a spicy “dried fruit” character and solid finish. Breeding: A triploid aroma type developed through by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research. Pacifica™ Brand 77-01 was bred through the open pollination of the highly regarded Hallertauer Mittlefru¨h variety. Pacifica™ was released on completion of successful brewing trials in 1994. Selection: Pacifica™ displays classic Hallertau citrus and floral aroma character which selectors mark as a real standout. The aroma is supported by a generous oils profile making selection possible for several beer styles from this stylish hop. Brewing: Pacifica™ brings something of a blend of new and old-world taste descriptors to the brewers' forum. Orange marmalade aptly describes the citrus aroma notes achieved through late addition. Bittering quality is such that early kettle additions net a soft yet solid finish even in highly bittered beers. Applications: Finds application where a...

Rakau™ (10-11 % AA) A true dual purpose hops with stone fruit and fig characters and excellent bittering qualities. Breeding: Rakau™ Brand 70-4-9 is a New Zealand triploid, purpose bred and selected for its unique dual purpose brewing qualities and characteristics. Re-released from the NZ Hop breeding programme in 2007 for trials under organics and now widely established under conventional cultivation. Selection: Rakau™ is a standout hop throughout the selection process due to its inherent intensity of aromas lifted from a heavy weight of oils. Selectors generally are agreed that the dominant fruitiness is that of fresh stone fruit such as apricot. Brewing: Great results over several brewhouse applications have been seen with sensory panels scoring uniformly high on the quality of bitterness as well as unique fruity flavours and aromas. “The whole orchard!” Applications: New World styles of ales and lagers where brash fruity character and big but well constructed bitterness...

NZ Southern Cross™ (11-14% AA) A dual purpose / soft bittering hop with a citrus lemon zest character with hints of pine Breeding: NZ Southern Cross is a triploid cross between the New Zealand variety Smoothcone and a 1950's research variety bred from a crossing of an early North American type known as the Cali (short for Californian) with the ubiquitous English Fuggle. Released from New Zealand's HortResearch hop breeding programme at Riwaka in 1994. Selection: The aroma is characterised by a heady mix of lemon peel and pine needles layered beneath a clean spiciness during selection. NZ Southern Cross has an excellent essential oil profile and low Cohumulone while producing consistent levels of alpha acid. Brewing: A kettle variety of the highest order NZ Southern Cross imparts a soft bitterness with a subtle resinous quality. The essential oil component is such that it can deliver a delicate balance of citrus and spice when added at the end of boil or a much bigger punch in the...

Dr. Rudi (10-12%AA) A dual purpose / bittering hop with classic resinous pine and lifted citrus characters Breeding: Dr Rudi is a triploid variety that was bred from the New Zealand Smoothcone variety cross open pollinated at the New Zealand Horticultural Research Centre and released in 1976 as Super Alpha. Officially changed to Dr Rudi in 2012. Selection: Widely selected for its dual-purpose ability, Dr Rudi was once a high alpha type. Selectors note a fresh citrus peel beneath a mix of aromas such as pine needles and lemongrass when used as a late addition become evident in the aroma top notes. Brewing: A very versatile hop in the brew house where it can be used to deliver a quality crisp bitterness as well as excellent aroma qualities. Typical of New Zealand varieties, the oil profile sets it apart as a hop with many applications and can now be found in breweries throughout international markets where it is sought for its ability to integrate and finely balance both Ales and...

Superdelic™ was developed from both European and North American ancestry. After showing promise in clonal selection trials, and showing sensory attributes of berry fruit in pilot brewing trials, Superdelic™ was fast-tracked into the NZ Hops trial hop farm program in 2017, due to its unique aroma and chemistry profile. Aroma Profile Berry, Citrus, Sweet Aromatic, Tropical Superdelic™ (9-10.5% AA) The unique oil chemistry profile of this hop produces unique flavours and aromas of Red Fruit, Candy/ Lolly, Citrus, and Tropical Fruit. Breeding Superdelic™ (Trial Hop • NZH-102) is a triploid variety (cultivar) that was crossed by Dr. Ron Beatson in 2012 through our partnership breeding program with Plant and Food Research. Having performed well in the small plot trials and showing sensory attributes of red fruit in early brewing trials it was fast tracked by our Grower Committee to the NZ Hops trial hop farm in 2017. It exhibited great performance in the field with a vigorous...

Wai-iti™ (2-3.5% AA) A fine aroma hop with fresh peaches and apricot characters within a weight of essential oils Breeding: Wai-iti™ Brand HORT7709 is a new hop variety developed by New Zealand Plant and Food Research with release from the New Zealand Hop breeding Programme in 2011. It was selected for its low alpha acid and high oils content. Wai-iti™ is a granddaughter of the USDA developed Liberty, and is a triploid hop derived from 1/3rd Hallertau Mittelfrüeh. Selection: Selectors comment on the intensity of the aromas, attributable for the most part to the high weight of oil and oils to alpha ratio. Freshly squeezed limes with top notes of mixed citrus are the standouts in a heady blend of essential oils. Brewing: Citrus characters apparent in selection step back a little in the finished product to make way for a blend of stone fruits such as fresh peaches and ripe apricot. Low cohumulone and high levels of farnesene create a rounded clean bitterness when used in single...

Waimea™ (16-19 % AA) A big alpha hop that carries an even bigger weight of oils with lots of pine and citrus characters Breeding: Released in 2012 by The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited, Waimea™ Brand HORT3953 is a triploid cultivar that traces its parentage back to ‘Californian Late Cluster’, ‘Saazer’ and ‘Fuggle’. Selection: Fresh tangelo citrus fruit, and pine needle are at first evident during selections, while an outstanding oils profile, high alpha, low cohumlone and excellent agronomic performance make Waimea™ an exciting new world hop. Brewing: Well suited to dual purpose applications throughout from early kettle additions right through to dry hopping. Quality bitterness and aroma abound with fruity citrus and pine characters from this hops big weight of oil. A big hop for big beers. 'A great finisher’ Applications: A new world flavour hop selected for its genuine dual purpose capability in delivery of quality bitterness with unique...

Wakatu™ (6-9% AA) A really fine dual purpose hop with a heady mix of floral and citrus characteristics Breeding: Released by New Zealand's Plant & Food Research in 1988 as New Zealand Hallertau Aroma this triploid has parentage of two thirds Mittlefruh and open pollination by a New Zealand derived male. Renamed Wakatu Brand 77-05 in 2011. Selection: During selections this variety displays an intensity of aromas which selectors describe as fresh citrus akin to freshly zested lime peel. These excellent aroma qualities carry right through from selection to the aroma and flavour profiles in the finished beer. Brewing: A multi-skilled hop that consistently delivers from kettle to consumer. A true dual-purpose variety with an enviable alpha: beta ratio and oils profile. This all-round brewery performer gives excellent flavour and aroma shelf stability both in small pack and keg. "Just a great hop" Applications: A versatile hop across several brewery applications and beer styles. Is a real...

Wakatu™ (6-9% AA) A really fine dual purpose hop with a heady mix of floral and citrus characteristics Breeding: Released by New Zealand's Plant & Food Research in 1988 as New Zealand Hallertau Aroma this triploid has parentage of two thirds Mittlefruh and open pollination by a New Zealand derived male. Renamed Wakatu Brand 77-05 in 2011. Selection: During selections this variety displays an intensity of aromas which selectors describe as fresh citrus akin to freshly zested lime peel. These excellent aroma qualities carry right through from selection to the aroma and flavour profiles in the finished beer. Brewing: A multi-skilled hop that consistently delivers from kettle to consumer. A true dual-purpose variety with an enviable alpha: beta ratio and oils profile. This all-round brewery performer gives excellent flavour and aroma shelf stability both in small pack and keg. "Just a great hop" Applications: A versatile hop across several brewery applications and beer styles. Is a real...