NZ Hops

New Zealand hops are known for a wide range of citrus, tropical, floral, herbal and resinous characteristics. Select a variety by the recipe’s required bitterness, flavour and aroma contribution, then check the current crop’s stated alpha-acid level.

Choosing NZ hops

• Familiar local variety: Cascade Taiheke NZ Hops provides one widely recognised New Zealand option.
• Compare fruit-led varieties: Consider Rakau and Kohatu NZ Hops according to the recipe and product notes.
• Traditional and versatile options: Wakatu and Dr Rudi provide additional profiles to compare.
• Higher-impact choice: Waimea NZ Hops may suit recipes calling for a more assertive hop addition.

Use the variety, weight and timing specified by a trusted recipe. Alpha-acid levels vary between hops and crops, so equal weights are not automatically interchangeable. Store opened hops cold, sealed and protected from oxygen.