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Hops from New Zealand

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Activated December 9, 2019
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Located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, New Zealand consists of two main islands: the North Island and the South Island. Stewart Island and many smaller islands are located offshore.

New Zealand is a small country, similar in size to Britain or Japan. With a population of only four million people.

It has a temperate climate with fairly high rainfall and many hours of sunshine. While the far north of the country has a subtropical climate in summer, and the central mountainous areas of the South Island can experience temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F) in winter, most of the country is near the coast, which means mild temperatures.

As New Zealand is in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are reversed compared to the northern half of the world.

Spectacular glaciers, picturesque fjords, rugged mountains, vast plains, gently sloping hills, subtropical forests, volcanic plateaus, miles of coastline with beautiful beaches: it's all here.

Source: https://www.newzealand.com/
Its exceptional climate - sunshine, rainfall and warmth - makes it an excellent place to grow hops. Hops Organicall the more so because diseases are very rare here. After a few pictures, I present you these beauties from the islands 🙂

Our Organic Hops

MOTUEKA

Description: It was developed by the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research and released in 1996. It is a cross between a New Zealand variety and Saaz. It was also known as ' Saaz Belgian' because it was widely used by a major Belgian brewery as a substitute for Saaz. Like the latter, it has a high level of farnesene oil.

Characteristics: Lime, Lemon, Exotic fruits
Types of beer: Pilsner, Pale, Ale, Lager, Belgian, White Ale

Harvest 2019 herePre-order, delivery expected in the second half of November

RAKAU

Description: Re-introduced to the market, Rakau is capable of many things and its fruity range covers the whole orchard! The Rakau offers its full potential as a late addition to the brew or in dry hopping.

Characteristics: Nuts, Fruit, Pine, Passion fruit, Mango
Beer type: Ale, Pale Ale, IPA

Harvest 2019 herePre-order, delivery expected in the second half of November

WAI-TI

Description: This is a hop that brings a great freshness of lime and nuts since it was released in 2011. It inherits the Mittelfrüh and has the Liberty as its grandfather. With a low level of alpha acids and cohumulone, it develops a very mild bitterness that makes it very suitable for single hop beers. Note that when added in the middle/end of the brew, the citrus takes a back seat and the nuts take over.

Characteristics: Peach, Apricot, Spices, Lime, Tropical fruit
Beer type: Pale Ale, Lager, IPA, Wheat

Harvest 2019 herePre-order, delivery expected in the second half of November

PACIFIC GEM

Description: This hop was developed by the New Zealand Hop Breeding programme and released in 1987. It is one of the hops that have a high level of alpha

Characteristics: fruity with red berry flavours sought after by many brewers.
Beer types: Pale Ale, IPA, Brown Ale, English Ale

Harvest 2019 here: pre-order, delivery expected 2nd half of November
Harvest 2018 here: in stock, discount -10% with code "NZ10" until 18/11

NELSON SAUVIN

Description: Nelson Sauvin was developed by the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research as part of the New Hop Variety Development Programme and was released in 2000. It was created from New Zealand Smoothcone and a selected male. It is an excellent all-rounder, capable of producing both punchy Ales and subtle, bitter Lagers. Its name comes from the Sauvignon Blanc aromas that it develops and which are very specific to it.

Characteristics: White wine, Grape
Types of beer: Pale Ale, Wheat Saison

Harvest 2019: SOLD OUT
Harvest 2018 here: in stock, 10% off with code "NZ10" until 18/11

WAKATU

Description: It was developed by the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research and launched in 1988 under the name 'Hallertau Aroma'. It was renamed Wakatu in 2011. It has very round aromas, with a nice citrus freshness while offering real bittering capabilities. It can be added at all stages of the brew successfully and is known for its stable flavours.

Characteristics: Lime peel, Flowers
Types of beer: Lager, Pilsner, Pale Ale, Bock, Belgian Ale

Harvest 2019 here: pre-order, delivery expected 2nd half of November
Harvest 2018 here: in stock, discount -10% with code "NZ10" until 18/11

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