Wai-itivsHuell Melon
Wai-iti and Huell Melon 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
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Wai-iti
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Huell Melon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Wai-iti
Stone fruitPeachApricotCitrusLimeMandarinSpicy
Only in Huell Melon
MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetOrangeVanilla
Property
| Property | Wai-iti | Huell Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–3.5% | 6.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 1.4–1.8 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 2–4% | 35–37% |
| Humulene | 27–29% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 12–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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