TaihekevsJarrylo

Taiheke and Jarrylo are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Taiheke

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–9%

Beta acid

5–5.5%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

New Zealand

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Taiheke

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LemonLimeSpicy

Only in Taiheke

CitrusTropicalGrapefruitFloral

Only in Jarrylo

OrangePearBananaWhite

Property

PropertyTaihekeJarrylo
Alpha acid5–9%15–17%
Beta acid5–5.5%6–7.5%
Co-humulone33–40%34–37%
Total oil1–1.5 mL3.6–4.3 mL
Myrcene50–60%40–55%
Humulene10–20%15–18%
Caryophyllene5–10%8–11%
Farnesene0–5%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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