🌿 Aroma & Flavour Profile

• Grapefruit zest

• Fresh lime

• Citrus peel

• Subtle tropical notes

• Light herbal undertones

Taiheke shines in late additions and dry hopping, producing a fresh, high-impact citrus aroma that lifts pale and hop-forward beers beautifully.

🍺 Best Beer Styles

• American Pale Ale (APA)

• IPA & West Coast IPA

• New Zealand Pilsner

• Blonde Ale

• Summer Ale

• Hop-forward Lagers

Its bright citrus character also pairs exceptionally well with other NZ varieties like Nelson Sauvin or Motueka for layered tropical complexity.

🔬 Brewing Characteristics

• Origin: New Zealand

• Hop Type: Dual Purpose

• Alpha Acids: Typically 12–14% (crop dependent)

• Use: Bittering, late boil, whirlpool & dry hop

• Substitution: Cascade, Amarillo (with more intensity)

Taiheke provides firm, clean bitterness when used early, but it truly excels in whirlpool and dry hop additions where its citrus punch really shines.

💡 Brewing Tips from The Hopping Mechanism

• Use as a late 10-minute addition for layered citrus flavour.

• Whirlpool at 75–80°C to maximise grapefruit aroma without harshness.

• Dry hop at 5–8g/L for a vibrant citrus-forward IPA.

• Pair with clean American ale yeast to let the hop character dominate.

Why Choose Taiheke?

If you love Cascade but want more intensity, more punch, and a distinctly New Zealand edge, Taiheke delivers. It’s bright, bold, and perfect for brewers looking to build fresh citrus character into their beers.