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Package of Wai-iti Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
Wai-iti
A/A: 2.1%
New Zealand
Aroma
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Wai-iti Hops – New Zealand Grown T-90 Pellets

by SoCal Brewing Supply
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59

Wai-iti Hops for Peach, Apricot, Lime, and Delicate New Zealand Aroma

Wai-iti is a New Zealand grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and appreciated for its lighter, more delicate fruit profile. Brewers often choose it when they want peach and apricot character with bright lime and mandarin notes, but in a form that stays elegant rather than aggressive. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Berry, Citrus.

That softer expression makes Wai-iti especially useful in beers where hop aroma should stay refreshing and nuanced. It can add fruit-forward lift to pale ales and IPAs, but it is equally at home in lighter styles where subtlety matters more than saturation.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Wai-iti is known for peach, apricot, lime, mandarin, floral, and herbal character. It tends to feel gentle and aromatic rather than forceful, which makes it especially useful in beers where brewers want a clean fruit accent that does not overwhelm the base beer.

In the brewhouse, Wai-iti works especially well for late additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping, while its lower alpha acid range keeps it less focused on bittering. It fits naturally in pale ale, IPA, wheat beer, and pilsner where bright but delicate hop aroma can make the beer feel fresher and more expressive.

Why Brewers Choose Wai-iti

Brewers often choose Wai-iti because it brings New Zealand fruit character in a lighter and more refined package than many louder tropical varieties. It is a strong option when the goal is to add elegance, freshness, and subtle stone fruit aroma without turning the beer into a fruit bomb.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: New Zealand
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 2.5% - 3.5%
  • Beta acid: 4.5% - 5.5%
  • Total oils: 1.4 - 1.8 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: Pale ale, IPA, wheat beer, and pilsner

Packaging and Storage

Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and keep oxygen exposure low to help preserve delicate aroma compounds and brewing quality.