Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
New Zealand
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Rakau
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Delta
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Rakau
Stone fruitFigFruityApricotPineResin
Only in Delta
CitrusMelonSpicy
Property
| Property | Rakau | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 5.5–7% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 0.5–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–57% | 25–40% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 4–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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