RiwakavsStyrian Cardinal
Riwaka and Styrian Cardinal 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
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Riwaka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Riwaka
TropicalPassion fruitGrapefruit
Only in Styrian Cardinal
GooseberryPineappleOrangeLimeJasmineGuava
Property
| Property | Riwaka | Styrian Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–6.5% | 8–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 3.2–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 29–38% | 31–37% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 3–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 67–70% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 8–10% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–6% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–7% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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