Wai-itivsHersbrucker
Wai-iti and Hersbrucker 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
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Wai-iti
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Hersbrucker
- 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 Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Wai-iti | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–3.5% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 17–25% |
| Total oil | 1.4–1.8 mL | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 2–4% | 15–30% |
| Humulene | 27–29% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 12–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty