Kohatu, meaning stone or rock in Maori, was released alongside Wai-iti in 2011. It was named after Kohatu, a small town nestled by the Motueka River, south west of Nelson, New Zealand. Kohatu is not as fruity as Wai-iti, but with its intense aroma of tropical fruit and freshly crushed pine needles, it adds a wonderfully fresh character to beer. Even with a low alpha, when used as an early addition it features a pleasant, rounded bitterness.
| Characteristics | Intense tropical fuit and pine needle aroma |
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 6.80% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 4%-6% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 21% |
| Country | New Zealand |
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| Cone Density | Loose |
| Seasonal Maturity | Early to mid |
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| Total Oil Composition | 0.12-1.0 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 35.5% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 36.5% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 11.5% |
| Farnesene Oil | 0.3% |
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| Style Guide | Ale, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale |