Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Taiheke
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruitLimeFloral
Only in Taiheke
TropicalLemonSpicy
Only in Citra
PeachMelonGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |