Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Taiheke
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropicalGrapefruitLemonFloralSpicy
Only in Taiheke
Lime
Only in Amarillo
OrangeMelonApricotPeachDank
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 6–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |