MAIN AROMAS
Floral, Citrus, Pungent/Dank
NZ Rakau™
Hop Description
NZ Rakau™ is a standout dual-purpose variety that brings big stone fruit and tropical aromas to the table providing a bouquet of ripe fruit for brewers to bring out in their beers. High alpha acids and oil content further expand this variety into multiple uses throughout the brewing process.
Aroma Profile
Stone Fruit, Tropical/Fruit, Piney/Resinous
- Brewing Values
Alpha 10 - 11 %
Beta 5 - 6 %
Total Oil 2 - 2.3 ml/100g
COHUMULONE 23 - 25 %
Myrcene 56 - 56 %
Humulene 16.3 - 16.3 %
Caryophyline 5.2 - 5.2 %
Farnesene 4.5 - 4.5 %
FARNESENE
Storage
ALPHA
BETA
TOTAL OIL (ml/100g)
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