Kohatu
Alpha acid
6–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–2 mL
New Zealand
Astra
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–3 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Kohatu
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Astra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Tropical
Only in Kohatu
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Only in Astra
SweetPeachWhiteMelonGrassyGrapefruitHoney
Property
| Property | Kohatu | Astra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–7% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 26–28% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | - |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 6–8% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–16% | 2–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |