Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
New Zealand
Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Rakau
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Zenia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityPineResin
Only in Rakau
Stone fruitFigApricot
Only in Zenia
DankOrangeOnionCitrusMarmaladeGarlic
Property
| Property | Rakau | Zenia |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.4–5.1% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | - |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–57% | - |
| Humulene | 16–17% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 4–5% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |