Tangerine Dream® Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Tangerine Dream® is a standout proprietary variety developed by the innovators at Monhopoly Hop Breeding 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.

Substitution Tip

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"

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Coconut Cream Grapefruit Honeydew Melon Strawberry White Pepper
Variety Name
Amarillo Cascade Citra Motueka Nelson Sauvin Riwaka
Beer Style
Northeast India Pale Ale Pale Ale Pilsner
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
New Zealand
Breeding/Supplier
Monhopoly Hop Breeding
Last Updated
  • 2026-03-04 18:31:33
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.