Rakau

Beer styles: various beer styles 

Origin: Rakau is a new triploid dual purpose hop variety released from NZ Hop breeding in 2007

Brewing characteristic: dual purpose application from first addition to dry hopping

Agronomics: NA

Alpha acids: 10.0-11.0 %

Beta acids: 5.0-6.0 %

Co-humulone: 24-25 % of alpha acids

Total oil: 2.1-2.4 ml / 100 grams

Aroma profile: intense fruity aroma with apricot dominance

Myrcene: 55-60 % of whole oil

Caryophyllene: 5-6 % of whole oil

Humulene: 14-16 % of whole oil

Farnesene: 3-4 % of whole oil

Recommended use and hopping: leaf hops or pellets type 90, first kettle addition up to dry hopping