WakatuvsHuell Melon
Wakatu (dual purpose) and Huell Melon (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 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 Wakatu
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Huell Melon
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Wakatu
FloralLimeTropicalZest
Only in Huell Melon
MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetOrangeVanilla
Property
| Property | Wakatu | Huell Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.5% | 6.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 8–8.5% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–30% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.2 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–36% | 35–37% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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