Riwaka hops

[moonrover]

So I recieved my hops order today. I was all excited to get my order of riwaka hops, instead of getting what i wanted i was sent was wakatu. Similar enough in name i get it, but im still out of what i want for my rye wheat ipa. Does anybody have any leads on where i can get some domestically? I found some on a New Zealand website but thirty bucks for 2.5 oz didn't justify the cost. Any leads are appreciated.

 

[MikePote]

Not sure where you are in Chicago area and its probably a long shot but give Brandon a call at Chicago Brew Werks in Plainfield. They are my LHBS and the best LHBS in all of the land. He gets crazy experimental hops from Germany that nobody else has and stocks 250 different malts. If anybody has them or knows where to find them it would be him. He seems to really take pride in having the stuff nobody else has. Their number is 815-531-5557. Brandon is the owner but everybody that works there is super helpful. Good luck.

 

[moonrover]

Thanks for the tip, I gave him a call but no luck. He said that he had every variety of NZ hops except Riwaka. Oh well i guess ill just ask Santa.

 

[nedvalton]

How much do you need? I have some extra I believe

 

[moonrover]

Thanks for willing to share. I would like at least 4 oz. How much can you spare?

 

[nedvalton]

I didn't see anymore riwaka only rakua sorry man