Rakau NZ is a true dual purpose hops with stone fruit and fig characters and excellent bittering qualities with a Alpha Acid  o 10.0-11.0%
 

Breeding
A New Zealand triploid, purpose bred and selected for its unique dual purpose brewing qualities and characteristics. Re-released from the NZ Hop breeding programme in 2007 for trials under organics and now widely established under conventional cultivation.
Selection
Rakau is a standout hop throughout the selection process due to its inherent intensity of aromas lifted from a heavy weight of oils. Selectors generally are agreed that the dominant fruitiness is that of fresh stone fruit such as apricot.
Brewing
Great results over several brewhouse applications have been seen with sensory panels scoring uniformly high on the quality of bitterness as well as unique fruity flavours and aromas, once described as “The whole orchard”
Applications
New World styles of ales and lagers where brash fruity character and big but well constructed bitterness is desired. Readily toned back to lighter styles, even with multiple kettle additions.....and great when used in a combination of very late and dry hopping.
HPLC & Oil Composition (Measured within 6 months of harvest, stored at 0C)
Alpha Acids 10.0-11.0%
Beta Acids 5.0-6.0%
Cohumulone 24% of Alpha Acids
Total Oil2.2 ml oil per 100gm cone weight
Concentration206 uL Oil/gram Alpha
Myrcene 56%
Humulene 16.3%
Caryophyllene 5.2%
Farnesene 4.5%
Citrus-Piney Fraction 5.7%
Floral Estery Fraction 1.2%