Ariana
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
1.6–2.4 mL
Germany
Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Ariana
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Riwaka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPassion fruit
Only in Ariana
TangerinePineappleJasmineHerbalFruityGooseberry
Only in Riwaka
TropicalGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Ariana | Riwaka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–13% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 40–42% | 29–38% |
| Total oil | 1.6–2.4 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 57–59% | 67–70% |
| Humulene | - | 8–10% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 2–6% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Calypso