Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Taiheke
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Azacca
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropicalGrapefruitLemonSpicy
Only in Taiheke
LimeFloral
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangePineappleGrassy
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Azacca |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 38–45% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1.6–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 46–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 14–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |