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

Wai-iti™

(2-3.5% AA)

A fine aroma hop with fresh peaches and apricot characters within a weight of essential oils

Motueka™

(6-8% AA)

An aroma hop with a distinctive fresh crushed citrus “Mojito” lime character.

Riwaka™

(4.5-6.5%AA)

A unique aroma hop with a powerfully fuelled tropical passion fruit character.

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News.

NZ Hops welcomes Alana Riley to the Board

01/07/2022

NZ Hops is pleased to announce that Alana Riley has joined the Board as a Shareholder Director. Maurice Noone, Chair says, “NZ Hops is delighted to welcome Alana to the Board. Alana brings industry experience, together with strong sales and marketing business expertise." Alana has over 10 years of experience working with international distributors and a solid knowledge of sales and marketing at a board level. She has a clear understanding of the co-op as a grower of New Hoplands. "I know the challenges of the industry, and I am looking forward to getting involved at a governance level to continue to grow our global standing and sales," says Alana. At the same time Paul Dalzell resigned from the Board after 14 years of contribution - almost all as Chairman. The NZ Hops board comprises Independent Directors Maurice Noone - Chair, and Paul McGilvary, and grower representatives Dean Palmer of Hinetai Hops, Cameron Ealam of Holmdale Farm, Alana Riley of New Hoplands, and Peter McLeod representing Northwood Hops and Oasthouse Hops as Shareholder Directors.