About NZ Hops Ltd.

We are a cooperative of Master Growers, built on family values, whose legend and cultivars have been crafted for over 150 years with creativity and passion, aiming to be the most revered supplier of hops to the world.

From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a strong and prominent primary industry in New Zealand. In 2020 NZ Hops Ltd. are exporting to over 20 countries around the world with key markets being the USA, UK, Australia and Asia.

Growers

The story of hops craftsmanship spans 150 years in the Nelson region, with many of todays growers continuing the legacy and knowledge handed down over many generations.

Brewers

From plant to pint, we get to work with the Growers (the hop Heroes) and the Brewers (the hop Alchemists) who use our hops locally, around New Zealand and internationally to produce craft beers that whet your appetite.

Featured collection

Superdelic™

(9-10.5% AA)

The unique oil chemistry profile of this hop produces unique flavours and aromas of Red Fruit, Candy/ Lolly, Citrus, and Tropical Fruit.

Nectaron®

(10-14% AA)

Intense tropical pineapple, passion fruit and stone fruit characters.

Nelson Sauvin™

(10-13 % AA)

An aroma /dual purpose flavour hop with distinctive New World white wine characters

Shop all

News.

The Originators

17/04/2025

Not all hops are created equal.NZ Hops Ltd has built our reputation over 100 years of experience, distilled into a collective of master cultivators. Blessed with ideal growing conditions, we've worked hard to coment our place as New Zealand's true hop originators.