Pride of RingwoodvsRakau
Pride of Ringwood (bittering) and Rakau (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Pride of Ringwood
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
-
Australia
Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Pride of Ringwood
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Rakau
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pride of Ringwood
CedarOakHerbal
Only in Rakau
Stone fruitFigFruityApricotPineResin
Property
| Property | Pride of Ringwood | Rakau |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 26–39% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | - | 1.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 24–41% | 55–57% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 16–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–5% |
| Origin | Australia | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Amarillo