New Zealand & Australia – GoodBeer Solutions

Topaz Hops Pellets T90 – AUS 2025 – 5kg

Luc Delacoste — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:02:32 +0000

A high-alpha Australian dual-purpose hop from Hop Products Australia, Topaz is a powerful and expressive variety. With high alpha acids (typically 13–18%), it can bitter firmly while delivering, in late additions, distinctive lychee and tropical fruit character with a resinous, grassy edge. Intense and best used with a measured hand, Topaz brings bold Southern Hemisphere personality to modern IPAs and pale ales.

Rakau Hops Pellets T90 – NZL 2025 – 5kg

Luc Delacoste — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:01:39 +0000

A New Zealand dual-purpose hop from Plant & Food Research, Rakau (once known as AlphAroma) is often described as ‘the whole orchard’ for its rich fruit character. With moderate-to-high alpha acids (typically 9–11%), it delivers expressive apricot, stone fruit, plum and mango over a clean, well-constructed bitterness. Performing best in late additions and dry hopping, Rakau brings ripe Southern Hemisphere fruit to modern IPAs and pale ales.

Pacifica Hops Pellets T90 – NZL 2025 – 5kg

Luc Delacoste — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:01:22 +0000

A New Zealand aroma hop derived from Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Pacifica marries noble heritage with a Southern Hemisphere twist. With low-to-moderate alpha acids (typically 5–6%), it offers a soft, refined character of orange marmalade, citrus and floral notes over a gentle noble base. Smooth and versatile, Pacifica suits lagers, pilsners and cleaner ales looking for a citrus-tinged elegance.

Enigma Hops Pellets T90 – AUS 2025 – 5kg

Luc Delacoste — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:03 +0000

A modern Australian hop from Hop Products Australia, Enigma is a fascinating variety bred from a Tettnanger mother and an unnamed North American father, yet expressing something wholly unique. With moderate-to-high alpha acids (typically 13–17%), it delivers juicy red fruits — raspberry, redcurrant — alongside distinctive white-wine and Pinot Gris notes, crisp and refreshing. Expressive and unmistakable, Enigma shines in modern IPAs and hazy pale ales.

Ella Hops Pellets T90 – AUS 2025 – 5kg

Luc Delacoste — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:02 +0000

An Australian dual-purpose hop from Hop Products Australia and a sibling of Galaxy, Ella (formerly Stella) shares Galaxy’s mother but carries a German Spalt father, giving it a dual personality. With moderate-to-high alpha acids (typically 13–16%), it delivers soft floral, spicy noble-like notes in restrained doses, and bolder grapefruit and tropical fruit when used generously. Versatile across lagers, pilsners and dry-hopped ales.

Ella Hops Pellets T90 – AUS 2024 – 5kg

Luc Delacoste — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Eclipse Hops Pellets T90 – AUS 2025 – 5kg

Luc Delacoste — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:59:52 +0000

A modern Australian hop from Hop Products Australia (formerly HPA-016), Eclipse is one of the country’s most exciting recent releases, often tipped as the next Galaxy. With moderate-to-high alpha acids (typically 14–18%), it delivers vivid fruit-forward flavours of sweet mandarin, zesty citrus peel and fresh pine needles. Best used late, Eclipse brings a bright, distinctive Southern Hemisphere character to modern IPAs and pale ales.

Eclipse Hops Pellets T90 – AUS 2024 – 5kg

Luc Delacoste — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:59:50 +0000