Im brewing an AIPA for comp and was curious if anyone has used and can give me any tasting notes on Riwaka. I typically dont brew blind for a comp but didnt want to enter the citra,mosaic, galaxy IPA I have been entering.
Grain bill is simple, 92% 2row, 4% c40, 4% carapils. FWH with warrior for aporox 60 IBU then all whirlpool additions of galaxy and Riwaka. dryhopped with galaxy
Goal is a juicy, citrus/passion fruit bomb.
Any input would be great
Thanks
I believe it is supposed to be very pleasantly grapefruity, less piney than simcoe, more fruity. I have not used it because I cannot find it. Where did you source the Riwaka?
To me, it was primarily Cascade-esque white grapefruit. I got a faint, weird savory note from it as well - not quite garlic/onion, but maybe approaching it just a tad. Honestly, I wasn’t that impressed when I tried it. It wasn’t bad, but there was nothing that stood out as all that interesting, either. But weather/growing/harvest conditions all make a difference in hop character, so hopefully your Riwaka is better than the ones I had.
All that said, Riwaka + Galaxy definitely has potential for the citrus/passionfruit bomb you’re shooting for.
That is interesting to hear. I used it a couple of times a few years ago, and loved it. Nice and fruity. Supercascade comes to mind. No savory at all. I would love to get my hands on more of it, as I have not seen it since I used it.
Bump.
No input on Riwaka, but that sounds like a delicious beer. I have been enjoying these types lately!
$9.95 for 100g(3.5oz)
Thanks for the imput
Appreciated. Thank you.