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A unique aroma hop with a powerfully fuelled tropical passion fruit character.
Breeding
Riwaka Brand 85.6-23 is a triploid aroma type bred during the development of New Zealand Hops with a difference programme through crossing "Old Line" Saazer with specially developed New Zealand breeding selections. It was first released by New Zealand's Plant & Food Hop Research Centre in 1997.
Selection
Riwaka™ is a real standout during selection especially when “rubbing up” for aroma scores its powerful grapefruit “citrussy” characters are literally breathtaking. This variety is seen to have higher than average oil, almost double that of its Saazer parent.
Applications
A bold fruity hop variety suitable for big styles such as IPAs and Imperial Pilsners
2024/2025 crop and will be at its best until at least June 2027.
