COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: NZ ALPHA 4.5%-6.5% TROPICAL FRUIT / PASSION FRUIT / CITRUS / QUINCE / GRAPEFRUIT
FLAVOUR: Riwaka is an aroma hop that is typically used in only late boil additions, including dry hopping.
Specific aroma descriptors of the Riwaka hop includes powerfully fueled tropical passion fruit with grapefruit, quince and citrus characters. This variety has a higher-than-average oil content, almost double that of its Saazer parent.
HISTORY: Riwaka (AKA D-Saaz) is a triploid variety crossed with an old line Saazer and specially developed New Zealand breeding selections. It was released in 1996.
GROWTH/YIELD: Medium growth with medium yield
BEER STYLES: New World styles of ales and lagers where a fruity character is desired. Readily toned back to lighter styles, even with multiple kettle additions and great when used in a combination of very late and dry hopping.
