{"product_id":"wakatu-hops","title":"Wakatu","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFloral and spicy with herbal notes, backed by light citrus and stone fruit. Like a noble hop, but New Zealand style.\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\u003eFloral \u0026amp; Herbal (primary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpicy \u0026amp; Earthy (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\"\u003eWakatu is a New Zealand hop that was bred to capture the floral and spicy character of traditional European noble hops while adding a touch of New Zealand lift. It leans heavily into floral, spicy, and herbal notes, with some light citrus and stone fruit underneath. Compared to Pacifica, it tends to feel a bit more floral and spicy with a subtle herbal depth, rather than leaning into brighter citrus. It’s a solid choice when you want noble hop character with a bit more presence.\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 – 6.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 – 1.5 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 Hallertau or Saaz (in some recipes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yakimavalleyhops.com\/products\/wakatu-hop-pellets\" 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\"\u003eWakatu works well for both aroma and some bittering. It performs nicely in late boil and whirlpool, where it adds floral, spicy, and herbal notes. Because it’s relatively restrained, it plays well in a wide range of styles, including lagers, pilsners, wheat beers, and more balanced IPAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn the dry hop side, 1.5–3 oz total in 5 gallons is usually plenty. It doesn’t need heavy rates, and going too hard can make the herbal and spicy notes feel a bit rough. It tends to work best with a lighter touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBrew day tip: It pairs especially well with Nelson Sauvin or Motueka if you want to build layered floral and herbal character, or it can stand on its own in more traditional styles.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42575958343765,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0089\/1733\/files\/wakatu-hops-misty-mountains.jpg?v=1780764285","url":"https:\/\/doubledank.beer\/products\/wakatu-hops","provider":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}