Rakau™
A hop that is bursting with a big fresh fruit-forward character. A 'big bowl of tropical fruit'.
Aroma Profile
Beer Styles
West Coast IPAs; New England/hazy/juicy IPAs; NZIPAs; APAs; pale ales; lagers; pilsners.
Brewing Notes
A true dual-purpose hop with bitterness qualities coupled with unique fruity flavours and aromas.
Ancestry
Technical Specifications
Switch Variety
TYPICAL BREWING VALUES
TOTAL OIL BREAKDOWN
Sensory Notes
Pairing and Swapping
Pairs Well With
Try Instead Of
Disease Resistance
New Zealand has focused on breeding pest/disease resistant hop varieties since the 1940s. The country also boasts a low pest/disease environment for hop growing e.g. no Downy mildew and no Powdery mildew. As a result, chemical spray usage is significantly reduced - for instance, and unlike other countries, we do not use fungicides. This aligns with New Zealand’s goal of being an environmentally responsible country that produces premium natural products.
