AltusvsWai-iti

Altus and Wai-iti are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Altus

Aroma

Alpha acid

15–18.5%

Beta acid

4–5.2%

Total oil

3–4.4 mL

United States

Wai-iti

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–3.5%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

1.4–1.8 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Altus

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Wai-iti

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Altus

ResinTangerine

Only in Wai-iti

Stone fruitPeachApricotCitrusLimeMandarin

Property

PropertyAltusWai-iti
Alpha acid15–18.5%2.5–3.5%
Beta acid4–5.2%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone26–29%22–24%
Total oil3–4.4 mL1.4–1.8 mL
Myrcene-2–4%
Humulene-27–29%
Caryophyllene-8–10%
Farnesene-12–14%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeAromaAroma

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