{"product_id":"kohatu","title":"Kohatu","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBright tropical fruit and citrus character with a clean pine needle backbone — fresh pineapple, lime zest, and soft resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Lives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical \u0026amp; Citrus (primary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiney \u0026amp; Dank (secondary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorytime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eKohatu is a New Zealand hop released in 2011 by the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research. It comes from a cross of Hallertau Mittelfrüh and a New Zealand male, which helps explain its unusual balance of tropical fruit and pine. Named after a small village (the Māori word \u003cem\u003ekohatu\u003c\/em\u003e means “stone” or “rock”), it was selected for a saturated fruit character without the heavier dank or catty notes some Southern Hemisphere hops can show. The result is a clean, bright hop that delivers pineapple, lime, and tropical fruit alongside a distinctive pine-needle quality. It works especially well as a single hop or as a supporting player in modern pale ales and IPAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acids: 6.0 – 7.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Oil: 0.8 – 1.5 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Substitutions: Motueka, Wai-iti, or Amarillo (in some recipes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yakimavalleyhops.com\/products\/kohatu-hop-pellets?variant=41386634903685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMore tech specs here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eKohatu is mainly used for aroma and flavor, though its moderate alpha and clean bitterness also make it useful as a dual-purpose hop. It performs best in late boil, whirlpool, and dry hopping, where the tropical fruit and pine notes come through clearly. Most brewers find 1.5–3.5 oz total in 5 gallons gives good impact without overwhelming the beer. Higher rates work well in hop-forward styles if you want more intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew day tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt pairs especially well with Citra, Motueka, or Nelson Sauvin when you want to layer tropical and citrus character with a bit of pine structure. It also shines on its own in pale ales and session IPAs where you want a clean, fruit-forward profile with some backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42881747157077,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0089\/1733\/files\/kohatu-hops-forest-fruit.jpg?v=1787015409","url":"https:\/\/doubledank.beer\/products\/kohatu","provider":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}