Fantasia BlendvsRakau
Fantasia Blend and Rakau are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Fantasia Blend
Alpha acid
4.3–6.5%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
0.9–1.25 mL
United States
Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Fantasia Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Rakau
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityStone fruit
Only in Fantasia Blend
CaramelCreamNoble
Only in Rakau
FigApricotPineResin
Property
| Property | Fantasia Blend | Rakau |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.3–6.5% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | - | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 23–25% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.25 mL | 1.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 55–57% |
| Humulene | - | 16–17% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | - | 4–5% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |