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Rakau™ Hop Pellets
HOP BATCH STATISTICS:
Flavour & Aroma: Apricot, Plum, Pear, Fig, Stone Fruit, and Mango
Crop year: 2022
Alpha Acid (%):9.4
Oil Content (mL/100g):
Usage: Dual Use
Country of origin: New Zealand
This hop pellet offers dual functionality, with distinct notes of stone fruit and fig, as well as superb bitterness.
Breeding:
Rakau™ Hop Pellets are a variety of triploid hops from New Zealand, meticulously bred and selected for their exceptional characteristics and dual purpose for brewing. Originally released by the NZ Hop breeding program in 2007, they have since been widely utilised in both organic and conventional cultivation methods.
Specification Sheet:
Selection:
During the selection process, Rakau™ Hop Pellets stand out due to their intense aromas, which are derived from a high concentration of oils. Selectors commonly agree that the main fruity scent is reminiscent of freshly picked stone fruit, specifically apricots.
Brewing:
Sensory panels have observed consistent high quality levels of bitterness and distinct fruity flavors and aromas over multiple uses in the brewhouse.
Applications:
Easily balanced between bold fruity notes and strong, yet well-balanced bitterness, Rakau™ Hop Pellets are the perfect choice for creating New World-style ales and lagers. This versatile hop can also be toned down for lighter styles, making it a popular choice for multiple kettle additions and late/dry hopping techniques.
Specifications:
Alpha Acids: 9-12%
Beta Acids: 3-6%
Total oils: 0.8-2mL/100g
Myrcene: 44-55%
Linalool: 0.4-0.8%
Caryophyllene: 5-8%
Farnesene: 4-8%
Humulene: 18-22%
Geraniol: 0.7-1%