Wakatu™ (Hallertau Aroma)

Wakatu™ is a New Zealand dual use hop that has an alpha acid range from 4.5 to 8.5% and a beta acid range of 7.5-9.5%.  It is sometimes referred to as Hallertau Aroma, New Zealand Wakatu, or Hal Aroma and is a triploid hop. It is owned by NZ Hops Ltd under the Cultivar/Brand ID 77-05. It was renamed to Wakatu™ in 2011.

There is a nice balance of the oils that give this hop an understated floral aroma that is mixed with a pungent fresh lime aroma. It is noted for its flavor stability, and can be used at any stage in the boil and has been dry hopped with great success.

Wakatu™ has a pronounced earthy-sweet floral Hallertau-like character that is underscored by tropical fruit notes. There are restrained floral notes that are highlighted by the freshly zest lime aromas.

It is a great choice for use in these beer styles: Lager, Pale Ale, Pilsner and Belgian Ale.

Possible subtitutions for Wakatu™ include Hallertau Mittelfruh (GR) and Nelson Sauvin™.

Co-Humulone as a % of Alpha Acids: 28-32%
Total Oils (mL/100g): 0.8-1.5
Myrcene: 35-45%
Humulene: 15-17%
Caryophyllene: 6-9%
Farnesene: 5-7%
All Others (including β-pinene, linalool, geraniol & selinene): 20.4-37.9%
Linalool: 0.6-1.0%
β-pinene: 0.4-0.8%
Geraniol: 0.1-0.3%

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