Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Taiheke
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Stirling
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Taiheke
CitrusTropicalGrapefruitLemonLime
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitus
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 21–28% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 44–48% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 11–17% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |