Ella
Alpha acid
13.3–19.2%
Beta acid
4–7.8%
Total oil
2.4–3.4 mL
Australia
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Ella
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Taiheke
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyGrapefruitTropical
Only in Ella
NobleAnise
Only in Taiheke
CitrusLemonLime
Property
| Property | Ella | Taiheke |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.3–19.2% | 5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–7.8% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 2.4–3.4 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–50% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–18% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 12–14% | 0–5% |
| Origin | Australia | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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