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NZ Wakatu Hops – CY23

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NZ Wakatu CY23 brings a Hallertau-descended New Zealand variety to brewers who want noble structure with a Southern Hemisphere accent. It is a strong fit for lager, pilsner, and pale ale, and any recipe where lime-and-floral character should support the beer.

Expect fresh lime, subtle vanilla, and floral tones over a refined noble base. Wakatu works across kettle and dry-hop roles, with results that track closely to the lot analysis on the COA.

This hop is available in professional brewing formats, including 11 lb foils and 44 lb boxes. Choose the 11 lb nitrogen-flushed foil for maximum freshness on aroma-critical additions, or the 44 lb box when this hop anchors a recurring program and purchasing efficiency matters.

Hop analysis values vary by crop year and lot. For exact alpha acid, beta acid, total oil, and lot number, confirm the active lot through the COA or product documents before final recipe calculations. Store cold and sealed until use.

Brewing around availability or comparing varieties? See the closest alternatives for this hop and 60+ others on our Hop Substitution Chart.

Package Options

Choose the Right Hop Package

Select 11 lb for flexible needs or 44 lb when you want four foils and stronger purchasing efficiency.

11 lb Foil

1 foil · 11 lb total

Best for trials, seasonals, smaller runs, and flexible inventory planning.

44 lb Box

4 x 11 lb foils · 44 lb total

Best for core brands, repeat production, lager programs, and full-box value.

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Brewer Notes

NZ Wakatu Hops — Hallertau's Kiwi Descendant

Wakatu is a Hallertau-descended New Zealand variety — noble structure underneath, Southern Hemisphere lime and vanilla on top.
Best Brewing Fit
Lager, pilsner, and pale ale. Comfortable in every kettle role; a natural bridge hop between continental and NZ programs.
Brewing Guidance
For lager brewers curious about NZ hops, Wakatu is the gateway — familiar noble bones with just enough Kiwi accent to be interesting.
Pro Brew Advantage
In stock in Fort Worth with same-day shipping on orders placed by 3 PM CT, or noon when it rides a pallet (2 PM Fridays). Rides the malt pallet under the flat-rate freight program, so hops ship for pennies when they join a pallet order.
Aroma Notes
Fresh lime, subtle vanilla, floral tones over a noble base
Best Beer Styles
Lager; Pilsner; Pale Ale

Quick Spec

NZ Wakatu at a Glance

Typical published ranges — the exact analysis for the lot in stock is on its COA.

Hop Use

Dual Purpose

Origin

New Zealand

Alpha Acid

6.5–8.5%

Beta Acid

8.0–9.0%

Total Oil

1.0–1.2 mL/100g

Cohumulone

28–30%

Aroma Intensity

Moderate

Available Form

Type 90 pellets — 11 lb foils and 44 lb boxes.

Storage

Store cold (33–40°F) and sealed until use; packaging is nitrogen-flushed for freshness.

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About New Zealand Hops

Allocation-list Southern Hemisphere hops, in stock in Texas.

Nectaron, Riwaka, Motueka, Superdelic, Rakau, and Wakatu — New Zealand's signature aroma varieties in 11 lb foils and 44 lb boxes, shipping same day from Fort Worth with no harvest contract required.
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Why Brewers Choose New Zealand Hops

  • • Spot inventory of allocated varieties — no contract required
  • • Lots selected by COA, not by brochure
  • • 11 lb nitrogen-flushed foils and 44 lb boxes
  • • Rides the malt pallet under flat-rate freight

Why Pro Brew Supply Carries New Zealand Hops

Sourced through established hop merchants; lots selected by COA. Packaging varies by lot — the analysis on the COA is what you're buying.

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