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Waimea

Dual PurposeVery High AlphaNew Zealand
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About

A big alpha hop that carries an even bigger weight of oils with lots of pine and citrus characters 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.

Origin

Waimea is a triploid cultivar released from The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited's Motueka Research Centre in 2012 its parentage traces back to ‘Californian Late Cluster', ‘Saazer' and ‘Fuggle'.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

OrangePineResinousCitrus (Orange)CitrusMandarinHerbalTangerineCitrus And Pine

Recommended Beer Styles

India Pale AlePale Ale

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
≥60%
Humulene
10%
Caryophyllene
≥3%
Farnesene
≥5%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid16.0 - 19.0%
Beta Acid7.0 - 9.0%
Co-Humulone22-24%

Technical Details

Total Oil2.1- mL/100g
HSI0.3
Flavor Intensity9/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityGood

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