Description
Rakau hop pellets 100 g – fruit-forward hop from New Zealand
Rakau is an aroma and bittering hop from New Zealand that the breeder describes as "the whole orchard". The aroma is dominated by fresh fruit, especially apricot, with notes of tropical fruit and pine.
Rakau was rediscovered and re-released in 2007 by the New Zealand breeding programme. It is high in myrcene, around 56% of the total oil.
Aroma and flavour
- Apricot and plum
- Mango and pear
- Stone fruit
- Lime and pine
How to use Rakau
Rakau gives clean bittering, but is most often used late in the boil, in the whirlpool and for dry hopping to bring out the fruit aroma. Suits modern, fruit-forward styles such as pale ale and IPA.
Technical data
- Origin: New Zealand
- Pack size: 100 g
- Alpha acids, typical for the variety: 10–11%
- Myrcene (share of total oil): approx. 56%
Typical values for the variety are from Yakima Valley Hops. Values vary from year to year. The alpha acid for the lot you receive is stated in the product title. Use that figure when calculating bitterness.
Storage and quality
The hops are vacuum packed and stored in a freezer room at -18 °C, so the quality keeps for several years. We focus on offering hops from the last two harvests, but older hops can be just as good as long as they have been stored correctly. At home, keep the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Read more about shelf life and storage of hops in the article from Yakima Valley Hops (PDF).
Frequently asked questions about Rakau hop pellets 100 g
When in the brew should I use Rakau?
Rakau gives clean bittering, but is most often used late in the boil, in the whirlpool and for dry hopping to bring out the fruit aroma.
Which beer styles suit Rakau?
Rakau suits modern, fruit-forward styles such as pale ale and IPA.
What are the alpha acids in Rakau?
The alpha acid for the lot you receive is stated in the product title. Yakima Valley Hops gives a typical 10–11% for the variety, and the figure varies from year to year.
How should I store the hops?
Keep the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Reseal an opened pack well, ideally with vacuum. Stored like this, hops keep for a long time, even when they are a few years old.
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