Rakau
A lush, stone-fruit blend of apricot and pineapple with a smooth, resinous finish perfect for hop-forward brews.
A lush orchard in a hop, Rakau delights with prominent apricot and pineapple aromas rounded out by hints of pine, herbal, and resinous undertones. This complex and terpene-rich variety shines in blends, elevating other hops with its stone fruit depth and cannabis complexity. Perfect for adding layers of flavor in hop-forward creations, Rakau brings a smooth, well-rounded character to both aroma and bittering. Frequently a key component of award winning, hop-forward beers.
Style Guide: West Coast IPA, New England/hazy IPA, Pale Ale, Lager, American Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Pilsner
Substitute for: Amarillo, Summit
Selections
-
Wangapeka Mid Harvest
“Really loved the Rakau Mid harvest. Much more stone fruit aroma than what I have been getting from others the last two years.”
“Great aromas, smell like the fresh hops, great”
“Compared this sample to [other supplier’s] sample and much preferred Bold River's as the aroma was much more pronounced and ‘pungent’ (in a good way)! Great hop!”
“Potent and oily. Really punchy - smelled like walking through a kiln towards the end of harvest.”
-
Hurunui Late Harvest
“Light but full, well rounded. Big stonefruit.”
“Citrus, stone fruit and tropical aromas with good floral and herbal notes.”
“More depth, slightly danker, some noble hop character compared to the Mid”
“Very impressed with both selections.”