Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
United States
Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Vista
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Rakau
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Vista
TropicalTangerineMelonPearGreenCitrusSweetFloral
Only in Rakau
Stone fruitFigFruityApricotPineResin
Property
| Property | Vista | Rakau |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 29–31% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.2 mL | 1.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 55–57% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 16–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–5% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |