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Riwaka

AromaMedium AlphaNew Zealand
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About

Considered to be one of the darling hops of the New Zealand craft beer scene, Riwaka's abundant oil content is nearly twice that of its parent variety Saaz. This unique oil balance alongside a near 1:1 ratio of alpha to beta acids gives it a strong sweet citrus note that, according to one brewer, makes it the 'ultimate' for hoppy beers. Riwaka, formerly known as D Saaz, is a product of HortResearch's New Zealand Hops 'hops with a difference' program and was officially released to the brewing world in 1997.

Origin

Riwaka Brans 85.6-23 is a triploid aroma type bred during the development of New Zealand hops with a difference programme through crossing ‘Old Line' Saazer with specially developed New Zealand breeding selection. It was first released by New Zealand's Plant & Food Hop Research Centre in 1997.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

GrapefruitLemonPineTropicalPassionfruitCitrusNotes Of Grapefruit And Kumquat

Recommended Beer Styles

India Pale AlePilsnerAmerican Pale Ale

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
≥68%
Humulene
≥9%
Caryophyllene
≥4%
Farnesene
≥1%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid4.5 - 6.5%
Beta Acid4.0 - 5.0%
Co-Humulone29-36%

Technical Details

Total Oil0.8-1.8 mL/100g
HSI0.3
Flavor Intensity9/10
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityGood

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