Description

Waimea Hops

NZ

Dual purpose HOP

Applications:

A new world flavour hop selected for its genuine dual purpose capability in delivery of quality bitterness with unique fresh citrus aroma notes. Can be used across a wide array of styles in  a variety of brewhouse and dry hopping applications.

Selection:

Fresh tangelo citrus fruit, and pine needle are at first evident during selections, while an outstanding  oils profile, high alpha, low cohumlone and excellent  agronomic performance make Waimea™ an exciting new world hop.

Brewing:

Well suited to dual purpose applications throughout from early kettle additions right through to dry hopping. Quality bitterness and aroma abound with fruity citrus and pine characters from this hops big weight of oil. A big hop for big beers.

‘A great finisher’

Breeding:

Released in 2012 by The New Zealand Institute for Plant &  Food Research Limited, Waimea™ Brand HORT3953 is a triploid cultivar that traces its parentage back to ‘Californian Late Cluster’, ‘Saazer’ and ‘Fuggle’.

Hops are sold in 100g vacuum sealed bags with specific batch details printed on label. Larger volumes are generally available with a discount for larger volume packs.