JarrylovsWakatu

Jarrylo and Wakatu 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

Wakatu

Dual purpose

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 Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • 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

Lime

Only in Jarrylo

LemonOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite

Only in Wakatu

FloralTropicalZest

Property

PropertyJarryloWakatu
Alpha acid15–17%6.5–8.5%
Beta acid6–7.5%8–8.5%
Co-humulone34–37%28–30%
Total oil3.6–4.3 mL0.9–1.2 mL
Myrcene40–55%35–36%
Humulene15–18%16–17%
Caryophyllene8–11%8–9%
Farnesene0–1%6–7%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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