Rakau 2025 Hop Pellets | Premium New Zealand Dual-Purpose Hops – Duke25 Hops
Rakau 2025 T-90 hop pellets are a premium dual-purpose hop variety from New Zealand, supplied directly from the Nelson region. Fresh from the 2025 harvest, Rakau is known for its bold fruit-forward aroma and smooth, balanced bitterness, making it a favorite for modern craft brewing.
Sourced directly from our sister farm in New Zealand and delivered to Duke25 Hops, this lot ensures maximum freshness, traceability, and no intermediaries.
Rakau delivers a rich and expressive profile of stone fruit and tropical character, making it ideal for both hopping stages and experimental recipes.
Flavor & Aroma Profile
Rich and expressive notes of:
- Mango
- Apricot
- Fig
- Ripe stone fruit
Balanced with a smooth, rounded bitterness that enhances drinkability and depth.
Recommended Usage
- Bittering additions (smooth, clean bitterness)
- Whirlpool / late boil additions
- Dry hopping for tropical fruit expression
- Single-hop or blended IPA recipes
Ideal Beer Styles
IPA, NEIPA, Pale Ale, Session IPA, Hazy IPA, Experimental Ales
Technical Details
- Hop Variety: Rakau
- Crop Year: 2025
- Origin: Nelson, New Zealand
- Alpha Acids: 9.8%
- Format: T-90 Pellets
- Storage: Nitrogen-flushed & cold-stored for maximum freshness
Available Sizes
30 g (1 oz)
60 g (2 oz)
120 g (4 oz)
455 g (1 lb)
5 kg (11 lb)
⭐ Trusted by Brewers
Rated and used by craft brewers for consistent aroma, clean bitterness, and reliable performance in modern hop-forward beers.
For bulk orders or questions: duke25hops@gmail.com