Current AA: 13.0% - 17.0%
Waimea is a high-alpha New Zealand hop known for its intense citrus (grapefruit, tangerine, pomelo) and strong pine/resinous notes, offering a bold, zesty, tropical, and sometimes cannabis-like aroma and flavor, excellent for bittering and late additions in IPAs and Pale Ales. Dual Purpose hop with intense tangelo and citrus fruit with subtle pine characteristics.
Use in: IPA, Pale Ale