WakatuvsSorachi Ace
Wakatu and Sorachi Ace are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 mL
New Zealand
Sorachi Ace
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
1–3 mL
Japan
Key differences
When to pick Wakatu
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Sorachi Ace
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Wakatu
FloralLimeTropicalZest
Only in Sorachi Ace
LemonDillWoodyTobaccoCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Wakatu | Sorachi Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.5% | 11–16% |
| Beta acid | 8–8.5% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–30% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–36% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 20–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | 2–5% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Japan |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |