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Kohatu
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About
Kohatu, meaning stone or rock in Maori, was released alongside Wai-iti in 2011. It was named after Kohatu, a small town nestled by the Motueka River, south west of Nelson, New Zealand. Kohatu is not as fruity as Wai-iti, but with its intense aroma of tropical fruit and freshly crushed pine needles, it adds a wonderfully fresh character to beer. Even with a low alpha, when used as an early addition it features a pleasant, rounded bitterness.
Origin
Created as a result of a cross between Hallertau Mittlefruh and a New Zealand Male (with North American and European parentage). In 2011 it was released by the New Zealand Plant and Food Research hop breeding programme.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
LimePinePineappleTropical
Recommended Beer Styles
AlePale AleIndia Pale Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
35.5-36%
Humulene
36.5-37%
Caryophyllene
≥11.5%
Farnesene
≥0.3%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid6.8 - 7.0%
Beta Acid4.0 - 6.0%
Co-Humulone21-23%
Technical Details
Total Oil0.12-1 mL/100g
HSI0.3
Flavor Intensity9/10
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityGood