Wakatu, or Hallertau Aroma as it is sometimes know, is a New Zealand triploid hop with a lot going for it. 2/3 Hallertauer Mittelfrüher and 1/3 New Zealand male, it was released in 1988 from the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research’s hop breeding program.
Its nicely balanced oil profile gives it an understated floral aroma atop pungent fresh lime. Considered largely dual-use, it can be added at any stage of the boil right and dry hopped with success. It has also been noted for its impressive flavor stability.
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| Also Known As | Hallertau Aroma, New Zealand Wakatu, Hal Aroma |
| Characteristics | Floral, lime aromas |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 6.5%-8.5% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 8.5% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 28%-30% |
| Country | New Zealand |
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| Total Oil Composition | 1.0 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 36% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 17% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 8% |
| Farnesene Oil | 6.7% |
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| Style Guide | Lager, Pale Ale, Belgian Ale |
Where to Buy Wakatu HopsAs a listing requirement, all suppliers below ship nationally to their respective countries. |
Yakima Valley Hops (USA)
Great Fermentations (USA)
Hop Alliance (USA)
Northwest Hop Farms (Canada)
BeerCo (Australia)
Hops Direct (USA)
Amazon (USA)
Humlegårdens Ekolager (Sweden)
Kegland (Australia)
Brewshop.co.nz (New Zealand)
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References
http://www.craftbrewer.com.au/shop/details.asp?PID=595
https://ychhops.com/varieties/wakatu
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakatu_Hops
https://bsgcraftbrewing.com/wakatu
https://www.craftbrewer.com.au/shop/details.asp?PID=595
