Yakima Valley Hops - NZ Rakau

Description: "Was rediscovered and re-released in 2007 by the New Zealand hop breeding program. It is bursting with a big fruit-forward character that is described by the breeder as "the whole orchard". Rakau is a clean and efficient bittering hop at 10 - 11% AA, but it is usually used in later additions to maximize the fresh fruit aroma. Myrcene oil is the highlight and makes up 56% of the total oils, lending flavors and aromas of apricot, plum, mango, pear, and other stone fruits. Some lighter notes of lime and pine are also present. Rakau has found its niche in the pale ale category and is able to carry."

Most Used In:

Style	Uses	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Specialty IPA: New England IPA	14	28%	9% - 44%
American IPA	10	35%	13% - 51%
American Pale Ale	9	33%	4% - 100%