The Story
Wai-iti hops provide wonderfully bright citrus aromatics that compliment a variety of beer styles. Expect notes of lime, lemon and mandarin oranges that would make a great addition to your Pale, IPA, or Wheat brew.
A truly modern triploid hop, Wai-iti brings forth a fresh splash of lime and stone fruit. It was released to brewers in 2011 alongside Kohatu by New Zealand Plant & Food Research and features higher beta acids than alpha acids, low cohumulone and robust oil content.
Its heritage consists of notable varieties Hallertauer MittelfrĆ¼h as a 1/3 parent and Liberty as its grandparent. Despite its low alpha content, low cohumulone and high farnesene would suggest a soft bitterness and potential suitability for single-hopped beers.
When brewed as a mid-late addition, Wai-itiās citrus aromas are said to take a back seat and make way for more of a stone-fruit presence. Wai-iti has been suggested by some as being similar to Riwaka yet more smooth and rounded.
"Source:Ā Hopslist.comĀ - Book available from KeglandĀ here."Ā
Alpha Acid: 3.90%
Beer styles: Lager, Pale Ale
Similar Hops: Mandarina Bavaria
Aroma: Mandarin, Lime Zest, Lemon
Purpose: Aroma
Origin: NZ
Crop Year: 2025
Our hops are packed to 25g within + or - 3%.
Description
Wai-iti hops provide wonderfully bright citrus aromatics that compliment a variety of beer styles. Expect notes of lime, lemon and mandarin oranges that would make a great addition to your Pale, IPA, or Wheat brew.
A truly modern triploid hop, Wai-iti brings forth a fresh splash of lime and stone fruit. It was released to brewers in 2011 alongside Kohatu by New Zealand Plant & Food Research and features higher beta acids than alpha acids, low cohumulone and robust oil content.
Its heritage consists of notable varieties Hallertauer MittelfrĆ¼h as a 1/3 parent and Liberty as its grandparent. Despite its low alpha content, low cohumulone and high farnesene would suggest a soft bitterness and potential suitability for single-hopped beers.
When brewed as a mid-late addition, Wai-itiās citrus aromas are said to take a back seat and make way for more of a stone-fruit presence. Wai-iti has been suggested by some as being similar to Riwaka yet more smooth and rounded.
"Source:Ā Hopslist.comĀ - Book available from KeglandĀ here."Ā
Alpha Acid: 3.90%
Beer styles: Lager, Pale Ale
Similar Hops: Mandarina Bavaria
Aroma: Mandarin, Lime Zest, Lemon
Purpose: Aroma
Origin: NZ
Crop Year: 2025
Our hops are packed to 25g within + or - 3%.
