Dr Rudi: developed at the New Zealand Horticultural Research Centre (now New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research) and released in 1976 as "Super Alpha", Dr. Rudi is a triploid variety bred from New Zealand Smoothcone. Its name was changed to Dr. Rudi in 2012. Dr. Rudi works well in single-hopped beers or in conjunction with multiple aroma varieties. Nice paired with Summer.
Aroma: specific aroma descriptors include resin, pine, and lemongrass.
Style Guide: Lager, India Pale Ale.
Substitutes: Green Bullet.
Brewing values:
The exact alpha acid content is indicated on every package.