Southern Hemisphere Hops

One the most popular hops in craft brewing today, Galaxy hops are adored for their huge oil content and pungent citrus and passionfruit flavors. This single hop variety accounts for the majority of hop yield coming from Australia, and is still one of the more difficult hops to get your hands on. It's so popular that we have to contract for it years in advance, so be sure to shore up your supply when it's in stock! This tantalizing dual purpose hop can be used up and down the hopping schedule and is an absolute stunner when used late in the boil, whirlpool, or dry hopping. Expect big aromas of peach with hints of pineapple and tropical fruit. Use liberally in all hop-forward styles, including IPAs, Pale Ales, Hazys, hoppy lagers, or any beer where you want to add a little tropical twist. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 13.5 – 14.8% Beta Acids: 5.8 – 6.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 2.25 – 2.55 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 35% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 2.4 – 2.7 Similar Hop Varieties: Citra®   Galaxy® is a registered trademark owned by Hop Products Australia. Citra® is a registered trademark owned by Yakima Chief Hops, LLC.

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A new arrival from New Zealand, Nelson Sauvin is sure to delight those looking to impart a unique aroma to their beer. Nelson hops are an excellent dual purpose hop that can be used to produce a punch or sparingly for subtler bittering qualities. The aromas have best been described as resembling a white wine "fruitiness" with fresh crushed gooseberry and grape infused tropical flavors. Ideal for American-style Pale Ales and specialty beers. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 12.0 - 13.0% Beta Acids: 6.0 - 8.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.5 - 2.17 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): ~24% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: ~1.1 mL / 100g Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): N/A Similar Hop Varieties: N/A

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Also referred to as B Saaz hops, this Saazer descendent is mostly used for its bold aroma of of lemon, lime and tropical fruits. A fantastic addition to Lagers, Belgian and English Ales, Motueka is also a great way to spice-up your favorite IPA recipe. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 6.5 – 8.5% Beta Acids: 5.0 – 5.5% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.18 - 1.7 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): ~29% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: ~0.8 Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): NA Similar Hop Varieties: Saaz, Sterling

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Nectaron® is a dual purpose hop with intense notes of grapefruit, peach, and pineapple. Well suited for all hop forward styles including IPAs, New England IPAs, and Hazy Pale Ales. A triploid aroma type, developed in collaboration with New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research. Nectaron® Brand HORT4337 is a full sister to Waimea. Hop Statistics Alpha Acids: 10.5 – 11.5% Beta Acids: 4.5 – 5% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 2.1 – 2.5 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 26 – 28% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.6 – 1.9     Nectaron® is a trademark owned by New Zealand Hops Limited Company.  

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Wai-iti® Hops – A Burst of Bright Citrus & Stone Fruit Wai-iti® hops deliver a vibrant, juicy flavor profile packed with luscious peach, apricot, and ripe citrus notes. With a low alpha acid content and smooth bitterness, this New Zealand variety shines in late additions and dry hopping, bringing bright lime zest and sweet fruit aromas to the forefront. Perfect for sessionable pale ales, hazy IPAs, and aromatic lagers, Wai-iti® offers a refreshing, delicate complexity that enhances both hop-forward and subtly nuanced brews. Looking for a soft, tropical twist? Wai-iti® is your go-to for crisp, flavorful balance.   A MoreBeer! Exclusive (or near exclusive!).  We loved this hop so much we bought almost all of the Wai-iti hops that were available in the U.S.. Available at a really great price when compared to other NZ hops.  Ballast Point made a Sculpin® Double IPA cask version with Wai iti hops that was incredible. 

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Another hit from the Southern Hemisphere! Rakau™ is a dream dual purpose hop, with plenty of alpha acids for bittering and an explosion of tropical fruit character as a late addition. The soft bitterness makes it ideal for beers where you're looking for a lot of hoppy character but without the bitter bite that comes with some highly hopped brews. With a high oil content, partcfularly myrcene, you'll find notes of passionfruit, peach, apricot, plum, mango, pear, and other stone fruit. Use throughout the boil, whirlpool, and dry hop for Pale Ales, IPAs, hoppy lagers, or even Belgian ales and American wheat beers. Hop Statistics Alpha Acids: 9.0 – 11.0% Beta Acids: 5.0 – 6.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.5 - 2.2 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 23 – 25% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.8 – 2.2 Rakau™  is a  trademark owned by New Zealand Hops Limited Company  

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Vic Secret is an Australian hop known for its bright tropical character of pineapple, pine, and passionfruit. Similar to Galaxy but with a lighter profile. Highly recommended as a whirlpool or dry hop addition where the tropical notes will really shine. Displays a more earthy character when added late in the boil. Hop Statistics Alpha Acids: 14 – 17% Beta Acids: 5 – 9% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.9 - 3.4 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 51 – 57% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.9 – 2.8 Similar Hop Varieties: Galaxy  

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The kiwis keep it coming with yet another hop varietal that's bursting with character. Riwaka™ varietal 85-6-23 was originally bred by New Zealand Hops by crossing Saaz with specially developed breeding selections. The result was a highly aromatic hop with almost double the oil content of its parent Saaz. Realesed in 1997, this was once an exceedingly difficult hop to get your hands on outside of New Zealand, as it was quickly bought up by the native brewers. With an almost 1:1 alpha to beta acids ratio, this rockstar aroma hop gives off strong notes of citrusy grapefruit and kumquat. Perfect for new world pale ales, IPAs, hoppy lagers, and any beer you want a bold fruity hop character to shine. Hop Statistics Alpha Acids: 4.5 – 6.5% Beta Acids: 4 – 5% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 0.9 - 1.3 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 29 – 36% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.5   Riwaka™  is a  trademark owned by New Zealand Hops Limited Company    

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Enigma® Hops – Mysteriously Complex, Boldly Fruity Unlock the intrigue with Enigma® hops, a uniquely expressive Australian variety that lives up to its name. Bursting with juicy red fruit character, Enigma delivers a one-of-a-kind flavor and aroma profile that defies easy description—and keeps brewers coming back for more. Expect bold notes of raspberry, red currant, and juicy Pinot Gris, layered with hints of melon, tropical fruit, and light dank resin. Depending on how you use it, Enigma can shift between lush fruit-forward brightness and a more intriguing herbal or vinous complexity, making it a versatile standout in hazy IPAs, modern lagers, and hop-forward ales. Whether you're chasing layered aromatics in a dry hop or looking to add depth in late additions, Enigma offers a mysterious, compelling twist that turns ordinary recipes into something extraordinary. Hop Statistics Alpha Acids: 14.5 – 18.5% Beta Acids: 4.5 – 6.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 2.4 - 4.1 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 37 – 43% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.8 – 3.0     Enigma™ is a  trademark owned by  Hop Products Australia    

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A great dual purpose hop. Has a less spicy flavor than that of traditional Hallertau Mittelfrüh, and is able to retain its clean character as a beer ages because of this. It has a distinct floral character, with a slight emphasis on citrus/lime aromas. Great hop for use in Lagers, Pilsners, Bocks.  Also popular as a finishing hops in ales and IPAs.  Also known as New Zealand Hallertau Aroma. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 6.5 – 8.5% Beta Acids: ~8.5% Alpha-Beta Ratio: .76 – 1 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 28 – 30% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: ~1.0 Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): NA Similar Hop Varieties: NA

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Moutere™ will dominate your beer with intense tropical, fruity notes and powerful grapefruit and passionfruit character. This southern hemisphere hop from New Zealand is high in alpha acids with a generous oil content. Its lower cohumulone provides a soft well-structured but solid bitterness. Moutere™ is a triploid variety bred from Southern Cross and an unspecified New Zealand male. An excellent bittering hop due to its high alpha and low cohumulone, but you'll find it hard to resist using Moutere™ as an aroma addition thanks to its pungent tropical aromatics and high oil content. An excellent choice for big IPAs and Hazys, but its tropical character also makes it perfect for mixed-culture fermentations, wheat beers, and fruited hoppy styles. Flavors and aromas include tropical fruit, grapefruit, and passionfruit, with hints of spry hay, earthy baking spice, and resinous pine. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 15.0 – 18.0% Beta Acids: 8.0 – 10.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.5 - 2.3 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 24 – 28% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.5 – 1.9 Moutere™ is a  trademark owned by New Zealand Hops Limited Company.  

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Waimea hops are a new favorite from the Southern Hemisphere, and demonstrate excellent bittering and aroma potential!  Featuring huge pine and citrus character, including intense tangelo, this has become a new favorite amongst craft brewers.  Due to the high alpha acids and impressive oil content, this is a superior dual purpose hop.  Throw some Southern Hemisphere in your next beer!   Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 16 – 19% Beta Acids: 7 – 9% Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 22 – 24% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 2.0 – 2.2

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