Waimea™ NZ Hops (2026)

WAIMEA™ HOPS New Zealand Hops Waimea is a new New Zealand dual-use variety originally bred for high alpha and bittering qualities. Despite its incredibly high alphas, brewing characteristics of Waimea include some decidedly favorable flavor and aromas of fresh-crushed citrus and pine. A cross between New Zealand’s First Choice (a Late Cluster relative) and noble Saaz. Think pog juice, orange zest, and light cannabis. Lot Number WAI26-256-0520 Characteristics floral, citrus, lime zest Usage Dual Purpose Alpha Acid 20.07% Beta Acid 4.34% Co-Humulone 26.4% Total Oil 1.95 mL/100g Myrcene 55% - 65% Humulene 8% - 12% Caryophyllene 1.0% - 5.0% Farnesene 3.0% - 6.0% Substitutes Style Guide India Pale Ale, Pale Ale Storage Index 0.246 HSI