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Bintani |
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Origin: New Zealand
DUAL PURPOSE WITH STONE FRUIT & FIG CHARACTERS & EXCELLENT BITTERING QUALITIES
A dual-purpose variety from HortResearch released in 2007. Rakau™ is a total package of high alpha acids and oil content (particularly myrcene) with low cohumulone, making it ideal for the “hoppy not bitter” school of IPA. Also well suited to hop-forward lagers, Belgian ales, or highly aromatic American wheats. Also available in organic.
CHARACTERISTICS
Unique aromas described as, “the whole orchard.” Dominant stone fruits (especially apricot), tropical fruits, and candy.
SPECIFICATIONS
Alpha Acid (%): 10 - 11
Beta Acid (%): 5 - 6
Co-Humulone (%): 23 - 25
Total Oils (ml/100g): 1.8 - 2.2