Wai-iti T90 Hop Pellets New Zealand Hops

Wai-iti T90 Hop Pellets New Zealand Hops

Wai-iti is a distinctive New Zealand aroma hop, prized for its delicate citrus and stone-fruit character. Expect fresh peach, ripe apricot, lime and mandarin, bringing a refreshing fruity twist to lighter, easy-drinking beers.

Developed through New Zealand's hop breeding programme and released in 2011, Wai-iti has an interesting heritage, with both Liberty and Hallertau Mittelfrüh in its family tree.

Unlike many modern New Zealand varieties, Wai-iti has a relatively low alpha acid content, making it particularly suited to late boil additions, whirlpool hopping and dry hopping. Its gentle character works beautifully in golden ales, blonde ales, wheat beers, pale ales and modern lagers.

Hop Characteristics

• Origin: New Zealand
• Format: T90 Hop Pellets
• Harvest: 2023
• Alpha Acid: Confirm batch AA%
• Aroma & Flavour: Peach, apricot, lime, mandarin and soft citrus
• Usage: Late boil, whirlpool and dry hopping
• Beer Styles: Golden Ale, Blonde Ale, Wheat Beer, Pale Ale and Lager

Hop Pairings

Wai-iti pairs particularly well with Motueka, bringing additional lime and lemon character to a refreshing New Zealand pale ale. Nelson Sauvin offers an interesting contrast with its distinctive white grape and gooseberry notes, while Rakau adds further layers of apricot and stone fruit.

Wai-iti is also an excellent choice for a single-hop blonde or pale ale, allowing its delicate peach and citrus character to shine through.