Waimea Hops – New Zealand (HORT3953)

A big alpha hop that carries an even bigger weight of oils with lots of pine and citrus characters

Released in 2012 by The New Zealand Institute for Plant &  Food Research Limited, Waimea hops or Brand HORT3953 is a triploid cultivar that traces its parentage back to ‘Californian Late Cluster’, ‘Saazer’ and ‘Fuggle’.

Fresh tangelo citrus fruit, and pine needle are at first evident during selections, while an outstanding  oils profile, high alpha, low cohumlone and excellent  agronomic performance make Waimea hops an exciting new world hop.

Well suited to dual purpose applications throughout from early kettle additions right through to dry hopping.

Quality bitterness and aroma abound with fruity citrus and pine characters from this hops big weight of oil. A big hop for big beers.

Country of Origin: New Zealand

Hop Type:  Dual Purposes

Alpha Acid: 16-19%

Possibility of Substitution: Saaz, Fuggle

Typically used for: