Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 mL
New Zealand
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Wakatu
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeTropicalZest
Only in Wakatu
Floral
Only in Hydra
CitrusTangerineMandarinResinBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricot
Property
| Property | Wakatu | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.5% | 10.5–13.7% |
| Beta acid | 8–8.5% | 6.4–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 28–30% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–36% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |