WakatuvsJarrylo

Wakatu and Jarrylo are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Wakatu

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.5–8.5%

Beta acid

8–8.5%

Total oil

0.9–1.2 mL

New Zealand

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Wakatu

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Jarrylo

  • 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

Lime

Only in Wakatu

FloralTropicalZest

Only in Jarrylo

LemonOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite

Property

PropertyWakatuJarrylo
Alpha acid6.5–8.5%15–17%
Beta acid8–8.5%6–7.5%
Co-humulone28–30%34–37%
Total oil0.9–1.2 mL3.6–4.3 mL
Myrcene35–36%40–55%
Humulene16–17%15–18%
Caryophyllene8–9%8–11%
Farnesene6–7%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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