Dr. Rudi works well in single-hopped beers or in conjunction with multiple aroma varieties.
Developed at the New Zealand Horticultural Research Centre (now New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research) and released in 1976 as "Super Alpha"
Also known as: Hops.Models.Hops.Alias
Pedigree: Dr. Rudi is a triploid variety bred from New Zealand Smoothcone. Its name was changed to Dr. Rudi in 2012.
Aroma: Resin, pine, and lemongrass.
Aroma profile: Citrus, Pine, Grassy
Typical beer styles: Lager, India Pale Ale
| Brewing Usage | Dual Purpose |
| Alpha Acid | 10 - 12% |
| Beta Acid | 7 - 8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33 - 36% |
| Total Oil | ~1.3 mL/100g |