Description
Wakatu is a triplod variety that came from an open pollination of Hallertau Mittelfruh and a New Zealand-derived male. It was released in 1988, as Hallertau Aroma, Wakatu was renamed in 2011.
Wakatu is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.
Wakatu has a pronounced earthy-sweet floral Hallertau character underscored by tropical fruit notes. Other specific aroma descriptors include restrained floral notes and freshly zested lime.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
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Alpha acid10–13%
Beta acid5–8%
Total oil0.8–1.5 mL
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Alpha acid8–10.7%
Beta acid6–8.9%
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Alpha acid10.5–13.7%
Beta acid6.4–7.9%
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Motueka
New ZealandDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5–8.5%
Beta acid5–5.5%
Total oil0.8–1 mL
CitrusMojitoLimeLemon+2
Southern Cross
New ZealandDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–14%
Beta acid5–7%
Total oil1.2–2 mL
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Taiheke
New ZealandDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5–9%
Beta acid5–5.5%
Total oil1–1.5 mL
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