New Zealand HopsUnleash Unique Flavour Profiles with New Zealand Grown Hops

At Charles Faram, we proudly supply a curated range of New Zealand hops, from NZ Hops Ltd. Celebrated around the world for their intense aroma, unique flavor profiles, and clean bitterness. Grown in the pristine climate and fertile soils of New Zealand, these hops are a favorite among brewers looking to craft bold, expressive beers.

Whether you’re brewing juicy IPAs, hop-forward lagers, or experimental styles, New Zealand hops deliver the character and consistency today’s brewers demand.

Why Choose New Zealand Hops?

New Zealand-grown hops are renowned for:

• Bright tropical and citrus fruit flavors

• High essential oil content for bold aroma

• Clean bitterness with low cohumulone levels

• Distinct terroir from a cool maritime climate

Each variety brings something unique to the table, giving brewers the freedom to push flavor boundaries while maintaining balance and drinkability.

Popular New Zealand Hop Varieties

We supply a wide range of high-impact options, including:

• Superdelic™ – Notes of Mango, Passion Fruit, Spice

• Nectaron® – Notes of Pineapple, Peach, Grapefruit

• Nelson Sauvin™ – Gooseberry, white wine, and tropical fruit

• Motueka™ – Fresh lime, lemon, and floral notes

• Rakau™ – Stone fruit, apricot, and resinous pine

• Wai-iti™ – Low alpha, high aroma with mandarin and peach

• Riwaka™ – Intense grapefruit, passion fruit, and citrus zest

Each of these varieties brings a distinctive signature to your kettle or dry hop—perfect for flagship brews or seasonal releases.

Brewing with New Zealand Hops

Thanks to their bold aromatics and smooth bitterness, New Zealand hops work especially well in:

• Hazy and West Coast IPAs

• Pale ales and New Zealand-style pilsners

• Dry-hopped sours and saisons

• Single-hop showcases and experimental brews

Their versatility allows brewers to use them as standout single hops or blend them with international varieties to build complex, layered profiles.

Trusted Sourcing Through Charles Faram

Charles Faram partners with leading New Zealand growers to provide direct access to premium hops with full traceability and a fresh, consistent supply. Our hop experts are here to help you select the right variety, build hop contracts, or explore new blends. You can request a contract for New Zealand hops here.