Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Lotus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Rakau
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Lotus
OrangeVanillaBerryTropicalCream
Only in Rakau
Stone fruitFigFruityApricotPineResin
Property
| Property | Lotus | Rakau |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 33–39% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 1.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 55–57% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 16–17% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–5% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |