Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Wakatu
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
ZestLimeTropical
Only in Hydra
CitrusTangerineMandarinResinBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricot
Only in Wakatu
Floral
Property
| Property | Hydra | Wakatu |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 6.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 8–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 28–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 35–36% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 16–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |