Nobility BlendvsRiwaka
Nobility Blend (dual purpose) and Riwaka (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Riwaka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenFloralSpicy
Only in Riwaka
TropicalPassion fruitGrapefruitCitrus
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Riwaka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 29–38% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 67–70% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 8–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 2–6% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |