Altus
Alpha acid
15–18.5%
Beta acid
4–5.2%
Total oil
3–4.4 mL
United States
Wai-iti
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
| Property | Altus | Wai-iti |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–18.5% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.2% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–29% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 3–4.4 mL | 1.4–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 2–4% |
| Humulene | - | 27–29% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 12–14% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |