{"product_id":"riwaka-hops","title":"Riwaka","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIntense grapefruit, citrus, and passionfruit forward.\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)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorytime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRiwaka is a New Zealand hop named after the region its grown in. It’s known for its very bold, punchy citrus character, especially lime and grapefruit, along with some bright tropical fruit and floral notes. While it can be quite intense on its own, many brewers like using it to add a sharp, zesty citrus edge to IPAs. It doesn’t have the same rounded sweetness as some other New Zealand hops, which gives it a more aggressive and lively personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 – 7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 – 1.2 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Substitutions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motueka or Nelson Sauvin (in some recipes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hopsteiner.us\/variety-data-sheets\/Riwaka\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\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\"\u003eRiwaka is mainly used for aroma. It performs well in late boil, whirlpool, and dry hopping, where it delivers strong lime and citrus character. Because it’s quite bold, it can easily dominate a beer if you use too much. A lot of brewers treat it more like a supporting hop rather than the main attraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn the dry hop side, 1.5–3.5 oz total in 5 gallons is usually enough for good impact. Going heavier can make the beer feel sharp or one-dimensional. It tends to work best when it has other hops to balance it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for: Late boil, whirlpool, and dry hopping. Brew day tip: It pairs especially well with Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, or Citra when you want bright, aggressive citrus character.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42574565015637,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0089\/1733\/files\/riwaka-hops-wooden-table-limes.jpg?v=1780701743","url":"https:\/\/doubledank.beer\/products\/riwaka-hops","provider":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}