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Riwaka

Citrus-forward, with tropical fruit and stone fruit.

Origin🇳🇿New Zealand

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus4
  • Tropical fruit3
  • Stone fruit2
  • Floral2
  • Berry1
  • Herbal1
  • Grassy1
  • Pine and resin1
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
4.0–5.0%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
1.2 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
33%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.1 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Riwaka

Common questions

What can I substitute for Riwaka?
Motueka, Columbia, and Cashmere — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Riwaka taste like?
Citrus-forward, with tropical fruit and stone fruit.
What is Riwaka's alpha acid?
4.5–6.5%
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