Sitiva BlendvsWai-iti
Sitiva Blend and Wai-iti 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
Wai-iti
Alpha acid
2.5–3.5%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Sitiva Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Wai-iti
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Stone fruitPeachLime
Only in Sitiva Blend
Floral
Only in Wai-iti
ApricotCitrusMandarinSpicy
Property
| Property | Sitiva Blend | Wai-iti |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–7.6% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.2–4.5% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | - | 1.4–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–58% | 2–4% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 27–29% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 9–10% | 12–14% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |