Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Riwaka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Summer
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Passion fruitCitrus
Only in Riwaka
TropicalGrapefruit
Only in Summer
ApricotMelonGrassyStone fruitPeach
Property
| Property | Riwaka | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–6.5% | 5.6–6.4% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 29–38% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 1.4–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 67–70% | 29–38% |
| Humulene | 8–10% | 28–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–6% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Calypso