RiwakavsHuell Melon
Riwaka and Huell Melon are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Riwaka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Huell Melon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Riwaka
TropicalPassion fruitGrapefruitCitrus
Only in Huell Melon
MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetOrangeVanilla
Property
| Property | Riwaka | Huell Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–6.5% | 6.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 29–38% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 67–70% | 35–37% |
| Humulene | 8–10% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–6% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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