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