Riwaka Hops - Fresh Pellets - 1oz

Riwaka is a premium New Zealand hop variety developed by the New Zealand Plant and Food Research breeding program. It is named after the small town of Riwaka at the base of the Takaka Hill on New Zealand's South Island and is highly sought after for its intense tropical aroma.

Brewers often describe Riwaka hops as producing powerful passion fruit, grapefruit, and citrus zest flavors with a brightness and intensity that stands out even among other tropical hop varieties. This expressive character makes it a prized hop for beers where bold, clean tropical aroma is desired.

Riwaka performs exceptionally well in whirlpool additions and dry hopping where its intense tropical aromatics can fully develop. Limited global supply makes this a premium hop variety.

Riwaka hops are used in modern hop-forward beer styles where intense tropical aroma defines the finished beer.

Ideal for:

• New England IPA (NEIPA)
• Hazy IPA
• Pale Ale
• NZ-Style IPA
• Single Hop IPA

Riwaka pairs well with other New Zealand hops such as Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, and Nectaron to create vibrant NZ-style tropical hop profiles.

• Use late boil additions to enhance passion fruit and citrus hop flavor
• Add during whirlpool or hop stand to maximize intense tropical aroma
• Dry hop generously for bold grapefruit and passion fruit aromatics
• Blend with other NZ hops for layered tropical complexity
• Store sealed in the freezer to preserve freshness and hop oils

Riwaka shines in hazy IPAs and NZ-style pale ales, especially when paired with Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, and Nectaron for vibrant tropical depth.