TangovsWaimea

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

Tango

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.5–11%

Beta acid

7.5–10%

Total oil

2.4–4 mL

Germany

Waimea

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–19%

Beta acid

7–9%

Total oil

1.8–2.3 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Tango

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Waimea

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Tango

Passion fruitPineappleSpicy

Only in Waimea

PineMandarinHerbalTangerine

Property

PropertyTangoWaimea
Alpha acid7.5–11%14.5–19%
Beta acid7.5–10%7–9%
Co-humulone19–25%22–24%
Total oil2.4–4 mL1.8–2.3 mL
Myrcene-59–61%
Humulene-9–10%
Caryophyllene-2–3%
Farnesene-4–6%
OriginGermanyNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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