Pacific JadevsWaimea
Pacific Jade and Waimea are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Waimea
Alpha acid
14.5–19%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.3 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Pacific Jade
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Waimea
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusHerbal
Only in Pacific Jade
SpicyBlack currant
Only in Waimea
PineMandarinTangerine
Property
| Property | Pacific Jade | Waimea |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14% | 14.5–19% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.5 mL | 1.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–34% | 59–61% |
| Humulene | 32–33% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–11% | 2–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–6% |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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