Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Taiheke
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Crystal
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Taiheke
CitrusTropicalGrapefruitLemonLime
Only in Crystal
WoodyGreenFruityCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt