Yakima Valley Hops

Previously HORT 4337, Nectaron® hops are a New Zealand variety and a full sister of Waimea. Nectaron® was meticulously crafted for 17 years prior to its release, developed in partnership with New Zealand's Plant & Food Research. And it was worth the wait – Nectaron boasts huge aroma of passion fruit, peach, grapefruit, and pineapple. An ideal dry-hopping candidate, Nectaron works well in any fruit-forward beer needing an extra tropical kick.

Nelson Sauvin™ was developed by the New Zealand Plant and Food Research program and released in 2000. A hop variety named after sauvignon blanc, Nelson Sauvin™ is celebrated for its cool-climate, white wine grape-like flavor. Although a dual-purpose hop (10-13%), Nelson Sauvin is primarily used for aroma and flavor as brewers chase extreme fruitiness, passionfruit, and crushed gooseberries. Nelson plays well in familiar, fruit-forward IPAs, but the flavor profile also fits nicely in light, crushable ales, pilsners, and saisons. Nelson Sauvin's rise to fame ran paralleled with the height of craft beer, putting New Zealand on the map for its reputation of growing uniquely expressive, tropical hops. A vibrant hop for daring brewers.

Rediscovered and re-released in 2007 by the New Zealand hop breeding program, Rakau™ bursts with a big fruit-forward character, described by the breeder as "the whole orchard." Rakau™ offers dual-purpose capabilities, with clean and efficient bittering at 10-11% AA, but is often used in later additions to maximize the dominant fruit aroma. High myrcene (56% of total oils) lends flavors and aromas of apricot, plum, mango, pear, and other stone fruits. Some lighter notes of lime and pine are also present. An orchard-fresh cornucopia of flavors for a variety of new world beer styles.

Superdelic® brand is the New Zealand superstar hop variety released by NZ Hops. An utterly unique variety that offers a distinctive sweet candy note, Superdelic® blends beautifully with all of the citrus, sweet fruit, and berry flavors. It also comes packed with biotransformation precursors, so it can support a beer all on its own, or synergize well with other fan favorites like Citra, Mosaic, and Galaxy. Works wonderfully well in any fruit-forward IPA, but give it a shot in a hopped-up New Zealand Pils if you're feeling squirrely!

Wakatu™ is a dual-purpose hop from Nelson, New Zealand, prized for both flavoring and bittering. Its namesake comes from Whakatu, the Māori name for Nelson. Wakatu is bred from Hallertau Mittelfrüh, and its German lineage imparts a balanced blend of floral and citrus notes with a hint of lime zest. Wakatu offers moderate alpha (6.5-8.5%) with pleasant flavor — an all-around choice for a wide range of ale and lager styles. Aroma: Floral/lime aroma AA% 6.5-8.5%. Beta: 8.5% Total Oil: 1ml per 100g cone weight Myrcene: 35.5% Humulene: 16.8% Caryophyllene: 8.2% Farnesene: 6.7%

Lubelski (also referred to as Lublin) is the classic Polish noble-type aroma variety, named for the Lublin region. Thought to descend from Saaz selections, it delivers that refined, continental profile with a distinctly Polish accent. Expect delicate spice over floral and herbal tones that fit effortlessly into traditional lagers and modern sessionable styles.