Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Nectaron
Alpha acid
9.5–12%
Beta acid
4.5–5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Riwaka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Nectaron
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalPassion fruitGrapefruitCitrus
Only in Riwaka
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Only in Nectaron
PineapplePeachNectar
Property
| Property | Riwaka | Nectaron |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–6.5% | 9.5–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 4.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–38% | 26–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 67–70% | 59–65% |
| Humulene | 8–10% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–6% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Calypso