Riwaka hop: alpha acid, oil profile and typical use
Data sheetThe published Riwaka hop data, the aroma it gives, the beers it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Published hop data
| Origin | New Zealand (Aroma) |
|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5 to 6.5 % |
| Beta acid | 4 to 5 % |
| Cohumulone | 30 to 34 % of alpha |
| Total oil | high; very myrcene-dominant |
| Myrcene | 65 to 70 % |
| Humulene | 5 to 10 % |
| Caryophyllene | not published |
| Farnesene | 1 % of oil |
Notes
Typical use: Aroma. Recommended for New Zealand IPA, hazy pale, pale ale.
Aroma: Intense grapefruit and passion fruit with lime and a hint of diesel.
A prized, scarce New Zealand aroma hop with an intense grapefruit-and-passion-fruit punch driven by very high myrcene. Low alpha and limited supply mean it is used sparingly for aroma. Its intensity is the reason brewers seek it out despite the price and short availability.