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NZH-106 NZ Hops

NZH-106 NZ Hops

Meet NZH-106, a potential future rockstar emerging from the NZ Hops Bract Brewing Programme. Bred in partnership with New Zealand's Plant & Food Research, this experimental hop boasts an impressive pedigree with the celebrated Riwaka variety as its mother. Early brewing trials have unleashed its powerful aromatic potential, with brewers describing it as "Riwaka taken up a notch".

The flavor profile is an intense blast of tropical fruit salad, passionfruit, and punchy citrus, layered with intriguing complexity. Notes of white grape and gooseberry, reminiscent of Nelson Sauvin, are present alongside a distinct and compelling "dank" or "diesel-like" character.   

Its versatility has been proven in multiple applications. NZH-106 shines in a range of styles, from award-winning NZIPAs and powerfully aromatic Hazy IPAs to crisp, clean NZ Pilsners where its vibrant character can be fully appreciated without imparting harsh bitterness. This is a high-impact choice for brewers seeking to create a bold, unforgettable beer with a signature New Zealand profile.

Form:

  • Type 90 Pellets

Pack Sizes:

  • 100g
  • 250g (SAVE 10% OFF 100g Price)
  • 500g (SAVE 15% OFF 100g Price)
  • 1Kg (SAVE 20% OFF 100g Price)
  • 5 Kg (SAVE 30% OFF 100g Price)

Breeding:

The mother of the experimental hop NZH-106 is Riwaka. NZH-106 was developed as part of the Bract Brewing Programme, a partnership between NZ Hops Ltd. and New Zealand's Plant & Food Research.

Brewing Applications:

Not clearly defined as yet as new varieties always find many applications as brewers become familiar with various nuances and behaviours.
  • IPA
  • Pilsner

Technical Data

Certificate of Analysis | Batch 25-165 | Crop 2025

  • Alpha Acid 6.70%
  • Beta Acids 4.70%
  • HSI 0.22
  • Moisture 9.72% 

HPLC & Oil Composition (Measured within 6 months of harvest, stored at 0C)

  • Alpha Acids %
  • Beta Acids %
  • Cohumulone % of Alpha Acids
  • Total Oil 1.7 ml oil per 100gm cone weight
  • Concentration  uL Oil/gram Alpha
  • Myrcene %
  • Humulene %
  • Caryophyllene %
  • Farnesene %
  • Citrus-Piney Fraction %
  • Floral Estery Fraction %
  • H/C Ratio
  • Other %

    Craft Beer Bract Trial Examples:

    • Headliner FT. NZH-106 | Sprig + Fern Brewing Co
    • Bract to the Future 1 & 2 | Mountain Goat Beer
    • Pinnacle NZ Pilsner | 8 Wired Brewing
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    Meet NZH-106, a potential future rockstar emerging from the NZ Hops Bract Brewing Programme. Bred in partnership with New Zealand's Plant & Food Research, this experimental hop boasts an impressive pedigree with the celebrated Riwaka variety as its mother. Early brewing trials have unleashed its powerful aromatic potential, with brewers describing it as "Riwaka taken up a notch".

    The flavor profile is an intense blast of tropical fruit salad, passionfruit, and punchy citrus, layered with intriguing complexity. Notes of white grape and gooseberry, reminiscent of Nelson Sauvin, are present alongside a distinct and compelling "dank" or "diesel-like" character.   

    Its versatility has been proven in multiple applications. NZH-106 shines in a range of styles, from award-winning NZIPAs and powerfully aromatic Hazy IPAs to crisp, clean NZ Pilsners where its vibrant character can be fully appreciated without imparting harsh bitterness. This is a high-impact choice for brewers seeking to create a bold, unforgettable beer with a signature New Zealand profile.

    Form:

    • Type 90 Pellets

    Pack Sizes:

    • 100g
    • 250g (SAVE 10% OFF 100g Price)
    • 500g (SAVE 15% OFF 100g Price)
    • 1Kg (SAVE 20% OFF 100g Price)
    • 5 Kg (SAVE 30% OFF 100g Price)

    Breeding:

    The mother of the experimental hop NZH-106 is Riwaka. NZH-106 was developed as part of the Bract Brewing Programme, a partnership between NZ Hops Ltd. and New Zealand's Plant & Food Research.

    Brewing Applications:

    Not clearly defined as yet as new varieties always find many applications as brewers become familiar with various nuances and behaviours.
    • IPA
    • Pilsner

    Technical Data

    Certificate of Analysis | Batch 25-165 | Crop 2025

    • Alpha Acid 6.70%
    • Beta Acids 4.70%
    • HSI 0.22
    • Moisture 9.72% 

    HPLC & Oil Composition (Measured within 6 months of harvest, stored at 0C)

    • Alpha Acids %
    • Beta Acids %
    • Cohumulone % of Alpha Acids
    • Total Oil 1.7 ml oil per 100gm cone weight
    • Concentration  uL Oil/gram Alpha
    • Myrcene %
    • Humulene %
    • Caryophyllene %
    • Farnesene %
    • Citrus-Piney Fraction %
    • Floral Estery Fraction %
    • H/C Ratio
    • Other %

      Craft Beer Bract Trial Examples:

      • Headliner FT. NZH-106 | Sprig + Fern Brewing Co
      • Bract to the Future 1 & 2 | Mountain Goat Beer
      • Pinnacle NZ Pilsner | 8 Wired Brewing
      NZH-106 NZ Hops | BeerCo.com.au