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Rakau Hop Cone

Rakau™

Rakau™ is a New Zealand hop variety known for its expressive stone fruit and tropical character, backed by a subtle dankness and resinous depth. It bursts with notes of apricot, peach, and mango, supported by hints of pear, citrus, and pine. With moderate to high alpha acids and rich oil content, Rakau delivers a bold, full-spectrum aroma and flavor, perfect for IPAs, hazy styles, and hop-forward beers.

Available Formats

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T-90
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CGX®

Characteristics

Orchard Fruit

Full-bodied

Impactful

Profile

Apricot, peach, and tropical fruit layered with pear, citrus, pine, and subtle dank, resinous undertones. 

Beer Styles
NEIPA, West Coast IPA, Pale Ale, New Zealand Pilsner, Fruited Sour    

Pairings

Citra, Krush, Motueka, El Dorado, Strata

Brewing Values

Alpha Acids
8.8-10.5%
Beta Acids
3.8-4%
Total Oils
1.7-2 ml/100g
Humulene
20-22%
Myrcene
45-55%
Caryophyllene
5-8%
Farnesene
6-9%
Linalool
0.4-0.8%

Sensory Analysis

Amarillo is a game-changer for our brews. The bright citrus punch especially the orange and grapefruit notes, bring our IPA to life. It's smooth and versatile and delivers the  bold aroma we love.

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Tim Matthews, Head of Brewing Operations Oskar Blues Brewery

Just brew it.

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