Wai-iti
Alpha acid
2.5–3.5%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Wai-iti
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Stone fruit
Only in Wai-iti
PeachApricotCitrusLimeMandarinSpicy
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | Wai-iti | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–3.5% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 1.4–1.8 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 2–4% | 23–30% |
| Humulene | 27–29% | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 12–14% | 9–12% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc