Waimea hop cone

Waimea™

 Waimea™ is a robust New Zealand hop known for its high alpha acids and intense aromatic profile. It delivers vibrant tropical fruit notes—think passionfruit, pineapple, and citrus—alongside pine and resinous undertones. With firm bitterness and a juicy, complex aroma, Waimea is perfect for IPAs, double IPAs, and other hop-forward styles. 


Available Formats

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T-90

Characteristics

Tropical

Intense

Memorable

Profile

 Intense passionfruit, pineapple, and citrus layered with pine and resin. 

Beer Styles
IPA, Double IPA, NEIPA


Pairings

Nelson Sauvin, Rakau, Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe

Brewing Values


Alpha Acids
16.7%

Beta Acids
7.7%

Total Oils
1.5 ml/100g

Humulene
12-16%

Myrcene
50-60%

Caryophyllene
3-5%

Farnesene
7-11%

Linalool
0.6-0.8%

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.