Wai-iti
Alpha acid
2.5–3.5%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Wai-iti
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Santiam
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Wai-iti
Stone fruitPeachApricotCitrusLimeMandarin
Only in Santiam
FloralBlack currant
Property
| Property | Wai-iti | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–3.5% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 18–24% |
| Total oil | 1.4–1.8 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 2–4% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 27–29% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 12–14% | 14–18% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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