Riwaka Hops - New Zealand Grown T-90 Pellets

Riwaka Hops for Grapefruit, Passion Fruit, and Intense New Zealand Aroma

Riwaka is a New Zealand grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and known for delivering some of the most vivid citrus-driven aroma in modern brewing. Brewers often use it when they want unmistakable grapefruit intensity supported by bright tropical character that can lift an entire hop bill.

That intensity is what makes Riwaka so sought after. Even when used alongside other expressive varieties, it tends to stay visible in the finished beer, which makes it especially valuable in recipes where late-hop aroma and dry-hop impact matter most.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Riwaka is known for grapefruit, passion fruit, tropical fruit, and herbal character. It tends to come across as sharp, bright, and highly aromatic rather than soft or rounded, which makes it especially effective in beers that benefit from vivid top-note hop expression.

In the brewhouse, Riwaka shines in late-boil additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping, though it can also contribute light bittering structure when used earlier in the kettle. It fits naturally in IPA, pale ale, pilsner, wheat beer, and Belgian-inspired beers where brewers want high-impact aroma with a distinct New Zealand signature.

Why Brewers Choose Riwaka

Brewers often choose Riwaka because few hops deliver this level of grapefruit-forward intensity with the same tropical lift. It is a strong option when the goal is to make hop aroma feel immediate, vivid, and unmistakably modern.

Hop Specifications

• Origin: New Zealand
• Hop form: T-90 Pellets
• Alpha acid: 4.5% - 6.5%
• Beta acid: 4.0% - 5.0%
• Total oils: 1.2 - 1.7 mL/100g
• Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, pilsner, wheat beer, and Belgian-inspired ales

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 the variety's intense aroma compounds and brewing quality.