Kohatu® Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Kohatu® displays big aroma of intense floral, pine needles and tropical fruit. It was released in 2011 by HortResearch. Lineage of Hallertau and a New Zealand male, which had North American and European parentage.

Kohatu® is named for small village near the hop-growing region of New Zealand. In Maori, Kohatu® means stone or rock and could be a source of the name as well. Creates a pleasant and well rounded bitterness when used early.

At A Glance

Profile Pleasant tropical fruit with pine, pineapple and pine.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 6.0 - 6.8%
Beer Styles Lager, Blonde Ale, Dry hop Sour, IPA

General Information

Country New Zealand
Alias HORT3829

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 6.0 - 6.8%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 6.0%
Cohumulone 20.0 - 22.0%
Total Oil 0.1 - 1.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 35.0 - 36.0%
Humulene 36.0 - 37.0%
Caryophyllene 11.5%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield Moderate
Maturity Early to Middle
Cones Loose density
Last Updated
  • 2026-02-04 18:05:00
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