RiwakavsSitiva Blend
Riwaka and Sitiva Blend 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
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Riwaka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Sitiva Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Riwaka
TropicalPassion fruitGrapefruitCitrus
Only in Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitFloralPeachLime
Property
| Property | Riwaka | Sitiva Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–6.5% | 7.2–7.6% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–38% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 67–70% | 50–58% |
| Humulene | 8–10% | 10–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–10% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |