Riwaka
A citrus powerhouse with notes of bold grapefruit and tangy kumquat, perfect for hop-forward beers.
Bursting with sweet citrus personality, Riwaka packs a punch with notes of juicy grapefruit and zesty kumquat. Considered to be one of the darling hops of the New Zealand craft beer scene, this aroma hop boasts an oil-rich profile and a near-perfect alpha-to-beta acid balance. Descending from Saaz, Riwaka is the ultimate pick for hoppy beers that need a bright, unmistakable character.
Style Guide: West Coast IPA, New England/hazy IPA, India Pale Ale, Pilsner, American Pale Ale, Lager
Substitute for: Saaz, Citra, Calypso, Centennial
Feedback from brewers: “Super fresh aroma (could be mistaken for fresh cone hops). Gooseberry and grapefruit smacked me in the face – pretty much took my breath away. Fantastic! This to me is the Riwaka of old – blew me away. Amazing punchy hop characteristics!!” - Nelson Brewery
Selections
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Hurunui Early Harvest
“Great lime, lemongrass, makrut lime leaf and bright notes”
“Punchy citrus”
“Well balanced”
“Fresh, bright, tropical”
“Initial fresh lime aroma incredible! Has less diesel aroma than [other supplier’s] sample”
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Hurunui Late Harvest
“Less lime-y and "sweet" than early harvest but a bit more grapefruit and resin with a hint of floral aroma.”
“Nice tropical notes
“Stronger stone fruit notes than the early pick”
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Wangapeka Late Harvest
“We got lots of red berry and a nice tartness. Good peppery diesel notes. Very high intensity.”
“Good balance on the sweet and resinous side"
“Smashing resin citrus and tropical aromas. Still low on diesel but I love it's aroma, definitely bold and punch.”