Wai-iti Hops - Fresh Pellets - 1oz

Wai-iti is a New Zealand hop variety developed by New Zealand Plant and Food Research and released in 2011. It is a granddaughter of the USDA-developed Liberty and a triploid hop derived from one-third Hallertau Mittelfrüh heritage. It was specifically selected for its low alpha acid content and high oil concentration.

Brewers often describe Wai-iti hops as producing bright peach, apricot, and lime flavors with freshly squeezed citrus character. Citrus notes that are prominent in the raw hops step back in the finished beer to reveal a blend of stone fruits such as fresh peach and ripe apricot. Low cohumulone and high farnesene levels create a rounded, clean bitterness.

Wai-iti performs especially well in late boil additions and dry hopping where its high oil content delivers a distinctive burst of stone fruit and citrus aroma, even at its low alpha acid content.

Wai-iti hops are widely used in lighter hop-forward styles where bright citrus aroma and low bitterness create refreshing, drinkable beers.

Ideal for:

• Session IPA
• Pale Ale
• NZ-Style Pilsner
• Wheat Beer
• Blonde Ale

Wai-iti pairs well with other New Zealand hops such as Motueka, Nelson Sauvin, and Rakau to create citrus-forward NZ-style hop profiles.

• Use late boil additions to enhance lime and mandarin hop flavor
• Add during whirlpool or hop stand to maximize citrus aroma
• Dry hop to develop bright lime and stone fruit aromatics
• Blend with other NZ hops for layered citrus character
• Store sealed in the freezer to preserve freshness and hop oils

Wai-iti works well with Motueka, Rakau, and Nelson Sauvin when creating NZ-style pale ales and session IPAs with bright, clean citrus character.