JarrylovsTaiheke

Jarrylo and Taiheke are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

Taiheke

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–9%

Beta acid

5–5.5%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Taiheke

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LemonLimeSpicy

Only in Jarrylo

OrangePearBananaWhite

Only in Taiheke

CitrusTropicalGrapefruitFloral

Property

PropertyJarryloTaiheke
Alpha acid15–17%5–9%
Beta acid6–7.5%5–5.5%
Co-humulone34–37%33–40%
Total oil3.6–4.3 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene40–55%50–60%
Humulene15–18%10–20%
Caryophyllene8–11%5–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–5%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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