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