Rakau Hops Pellets - The Beer Lab

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in the late 1970’s from Smooth Cone through open pollination but it was not released to the market until 1983. It was re-released under the new name in 2007. According to New Zealand Hops Limited, AlphAroma no longer exists as a commercially named variety. Despite that, it is currently being grown and sold under its old name by Dutchess Hops of New York who planted it in the US in 2013. Also Known As AlphaAroma, AlphAroma Characteristics Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid Composition 5.8%-10.9% Beta Acid Composition 2.6%-4.8% Co-Humulone Composition 27% Country New Zealand Total Oil Composition 1.21 mL/100g Myrcene Oil Composition 44%-65% Humulene Oil Composition 15% Caryophyllene Oil 3%-8% Farnesene Oil 5% Substitutes N/A Style Guide Pale Ale, Lager Less