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Package of Waimea Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
Waimea
A/A: 15.3%
New Zealand
Dual Purpose
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Waimea Hops – New Zealand Grown T-90 Pellets

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

Waimea Hops for Tangerine, Grapefruit, Pine, and Bold New Zealand Bittering Power

Waimea is a New Zealand grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and known for combining strong bittering potential with a vivid citrus-and-pine aroma profile. Brewers often choose it when they want tangerine and grapefruit character backed by resinous depth and enough alpha acid to handle more demanding hop schedules.

That dual-purpose strength makes Waimea especially useful in bigger hop-forward beers. It can work early in the kettle for firm bitterness, but it still contributes enough late-hop personality to matter in aroma-focused recipes.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Waimea is known for tangerine, grapefruit, resinous pine, and light tropical fruit character. It tends to feel bold and assertive rather than soft, which makes it especially useful in beers where brewers want New Zealand hop character with real bittering muscle behind it.

In the brewhouse, Waimea works well for bittering, late-boil additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping. It fits naturally in IPA, pale ale, lager, and imperial IPA where brewers want bright citrus-led aroma supported by firm structure and bitterness.

Why Brewers Choose Waimea

Brewers often choose Waimea because it offers the rare combination of high-alpha efficiency and distinctly New Zealand late-hop character. It is a strong option when the goal is to build bold beers with both aroma impact and a reliable bittering foundation.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: New Zealand
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 14.0% - 17.0%
  • Beta acid: 7.0% - 9.0%
  • Total oils: 1.5 - 2.5 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, lager, and imperial IPA

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 hop oils, aroma quality, and brewing performance.