Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 mL
New Zealand
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Wakatu
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Belma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Tropical
Only in Wakatu
FloralLimeZest
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryCitrus
Property
| Property | Wakatu | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.5% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 8–8.5% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.2 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–36% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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