Riwaka Hops - 100gm

Description

Breeding: 

Riwaka™ Brand 85.6-23 is a triploid aroma type bred during the development of New Zealand Hops “hops with a difference” programme  through crossing “Old Line” Saazer with specially developed New Zealand breeding selections. It was first released by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Hop Research Centre in 1997.


Selection: 

Riwaka™ is a real standout during selection especially when “rubbing up” for aroma scores its powerful grapefruit “citrussy” characters are literally breathtaking. This variety is  seen to have higher than average oil, almost double that of its Saazer parent.


Brewing: 

If you want to say “New Zealand Hops” in your beer than this variety says it all. The pure weight of the oil character experienced during selection carries right through to the glass. A punchy addition to the new world styles of Pales Ale and  New Zealand Pilseners.

A bold hop that makes a statement

Applications: 

A bold fruity hop variety suitable for big styles such as IPA’s and Imperial Pilseners.



Alpha Acids 4.5-6.5%
Beta Acids 4.0-5.0%
Cohumulone 32% of Alpha Acids
Total Oil 1.5 ml oil per 100gm cone weight
Concentration 233 uL Oil/gram Alpha
Myrcene 68%
Humulene 9%
Caryophyllene 4%
Farnesene 1%
Citrus-Piney Fraction 5.9%
Floral Estery Fraction 2.8%
H/C Ratio 3.4
Other 0%



Riwaka Hops - 100gm

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Breeding:  Riwaka™ Brand 85.6-23 is a triploid aroma type bred during the development of New Zealand Hops “hops with a difference”... Read more

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SKU: 9323318006677

$14.00

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    Description

    Breeding: 

    Riwaka™ Brand 85.6-23 is a triploid aroma type bred during the development of New Zealand Hops “hops with a difference” programme  through crossing “Old Line” Saazer with specially developed New Zealand breeding selections. It was first released by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Hop Research Centre in 1997.


    Selection: 

    Riwaka™ is a real standout during selection especially when “rubbing up” for aroma scores its powerful grapefruit “citrussy” characters are literally breathtaking. This variety is  seen to have higher than average oil, almost double that of its Saazer parent.


    Brewing: 

    If you want to say “New Zealand Hops” in your beer than this variety says it all. The pure weight of the oil character experienced during selection carries right through to the glass. A punchy addition to the new world styles of Pales Ale and  New Zealand Pilseners.

    A bold hop that makes a statement

    Applications: 

    A bold fruity hop variety suitable for big styles such as IPA’s and Imperial Pilseners.



    Alpha Acids 4.5-6.5%
    Beta Acids 4.0-5.0%
    Cohumulone 32% of Alpha Acids
    Total Oil 1.5 ml oil per 100gm cone weight
    Concentration 233 uL Oil/gram Alpha
    Myrcene 68%
    Humulene 9%
    Caryophyllene 4%
    Farnesene 1%
    Citrus-Piney Fraction 5.9%
    Floral Estery Fraction 2.8%
    H/C Ratio 3.4
    Other 0%



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