JarrylovsWaimea

Jarrylo and Waimea 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

Waimea

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–19%

Beta acid

7–9%

Total oil

1.8–2.3 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Jarrylo

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Waimea

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Jarrylo

LemonLimeOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite

Only in Waimea

PineCitrusMandarinHerbalTangerine

Property

PropertyJarryloWaimea
Alpha acid15–17%14.5–19%
Beta acid6–7.5%7–9%
Co-humulone34–37%22–24%
Total oil3.6–4.3 mL1.8–2.3 mL
Myrcene40–55%59–61%
Humulene15–18%9–10%
Caryophyllene8–11%2–3%
Farnesene0–1%4–6%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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