Tangerine Dream® Hops
Dual: Aroma and BitteringAlpha 11.0 - 12.0%New Zealand
Flavor & aroma
Tangerine Dream® is a standout proprietary variety developed by the innovators at Wild About Hops in New Zealand. Formally identified in the breeding program as WTD 005, this hop was born from an inspired cross between a Cascade female and a select German male. The result is a prolific, high-vigor plant that thrives in the fertile soils of the Southern Hemisphere, absorbing the unique NZ terroir to transform its ancestral citrus into something far more exotic.
This is a "new-wave" cultivar, precision-bred to meet the craft industry's obsession with high-oil, fruit-heavy aromatics. Tangerine Dream® is a specialist in biotransformation; its oils are uniquely suited to interact with active yeast to produce a "sticky-sweet" citrus character. For the brewer, it provides a professional-grade tool for achieving that elusive "juice-box" aroma that defines the modern craft movement.
If you can't find Tangerine Dream, the best alternatives are Amarillo®, Motueka™, or Riwaka™.
At A Glance
| Profile | Ruby Grapefruit, Honeydew Melon, Strawberry, Cream, Coconut, White Pepper |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
| Alpha Acid | 11.0 - 12.0% |
| Substitutes | Amarillo®, Motueka™, Riwaka™ |
| Pairs with | Citra® (to provide a classic citrus foundation), Nelson Sauvin™ (for a white wine/fruit punch complexity), Riwaka™ (to amplify the grapefruit) |
| Beer Styles | Northeast India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Pilsner |
General Information
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Alias | WTD 005 |
| Storage Stability | Very good |
Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)
| Alpha Acid | 11.0 - 12.0% |
|---|---|
| Beta Acid | 4.5 - 5.0% |
| Cohumulone | 27.0 - 28.0% |
| Myrcene | 45.0 - 55.0% |
| Humulene | 12.0 - 18.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 6.0 - 9.0% |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% |
Growth & Cultivation
| Yield | Moderate to high |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Early season |
| Growth Rate | Very vigorous |
| Cones | Large, compact, and extremely sticky to the touch due to a high density of golden lupulin |
| Ease of Harvest | Excellent; robust bines and heavy cone sets make it ideal for mechanical picking |
| Sex | Female |
| Leaf Color | Deep, healthy green |
| Side Arm Length | 20" - 30" |
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