Wakatu™ New Zealand Hop Pellets

Floral • Lime Citrus • Delicate Spice

Wakatu™ is a versatile New Zealand dual-purpose hop prized for its elegant combination of floral character and fresh citrus, particularly notes reminiscent of freshly zested lime peel.

Originally released in 1988 as New Zealand Hallertau Aroma, Wakatu has strong Hallertau Mittelfrüh heritage, giving it a refined European-style character with a distinctive New Zealand citrus lift.

With an alpha acid range typically around 6–9%, Wakatu can be used for both bittering and aroma additions. Its moderate bitterness makes it particularly useful where a smooth, balanced hop profile is preferred rather than aggressive bitterness.

Aroma & Flavour

• Fresh lime zest
• Floral notes
• Gentle citrus
• Subtle spicy/herbal character
• Clean, refined finish

Ideal Beer Styles

Wakatu is particularly well suited to:

• New Zealand Pilsner
• European and New Zealand lagers
• Kölsch
• Pale Ale
• Golden Ale
• Saison
• Wheat Beer
• Belgian-style ales

It works beautifully as a late-kettle or whirlpool addition where its lime and floral character can shine, but is equally capable of providing smooth bitterness earlier in the boil.

Alpha Acid: Approximately 6–9%
Origin: New Zealand
Type: Dual Purpose
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