Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Zythos
Alpha acid
10–12.5%
Beta acid
4.7–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Taiheke
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Zythos
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropicalGrapefruitFloral
Only in Taiheke
LemonLimeSpicy
Only in Zythos
TangerinePine
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Zythos |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 10–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4.7–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 28–31% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 14–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 1–3% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |