Wai-itivsHallertau Blanc
Wai-iti and Hallertau Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Wai-iti
Alpha acid
2.5–3.5%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
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 Hallertau Blanc
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Wai-iti
Stone fruitPeachApricotCitrusLimeMandarinSpicy
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | Wai-iti | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–3.5% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 22–35% |
| Total oil | 1.4–1.8 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 2–4% | 50–75% |
| Humulene | 27–29% | 0–3% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 0–2% |
| Farnesene | 12–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma