Wai-iti
Alpha acid
2.5–3.5%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 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 Summer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Stone fruitPeachApricotCitrus
Only in Wai-iti
LimeMandarinSpicy
Only in Summer
MelonGrassyPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Wai-iti | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–3.5% | 5.6–6.4% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 1.4–1.8 mL | 1.4–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 2–4% | 29–38% |
| Humulene | 27–29% | 28–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 12–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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