Hop Pellets Rakau 100g

Rakau: re-released in 2007 from the New Zealand hop breeding program, Rakau is often described as “the whole orchard.” It is often used in New World styles where brash fruity character and big but well constructed bitterness is desired. Rakau performs best when used in combination of late additions and dry hopping.

Aroma: specific aroma descriptors include stone fruit and fig characteristics; fresh orchard fruits, specifically apricot with some resinous pine needle characteristics are noted.

Style Guide: India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Lager.

Brewing Values:

-Alpha Acid: 10 - 11%,

-Beta Acid: 5 – 6%,

-Co-Humulone: 23 - 25%,

-Total Oil: 1,3 - 1,3 ml/100 g,

-Myrcene Oil: 56 - 56%,

-Caryophyllene Oil: 5,2 - 5,2%,

-Humulene Oil: 16,3 - 16,3%,

-Farnesene Oil: 4,5 - 4,5%.

The exact alpha acid content is indicated on every package. 

Hops are packed by producers in hermetic bags which preserve aroma and bitterness of hops for at least 3 years from packaging date. "Best before" date is indicated on each bag.

Storage conditions: cold, dry place - not higher than 5