Rakau performs best when used in combination of late additions and dry hopping.
Rakau is often described as “the whole orchard.”
Pedigree: Re-released in 2007 from the New Zealand hop breeding program
Aroma: Stone fruit and fig characteristics; fresh orchard fruits, specifically apricot with some resinous pine needle
Aroma profile: Fruity, Pine, Stone Fruit
Typical beer styles: New World styles of ales and lagers
| Brewing Usage | Dual Purpose |
| Alpha Acid | 10 - 11% |
| Beta Acid | 5 - 6% |
| Co-humulone | 23 - 25% |
| Total Oil | ~2.2 mL/100g |