Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 mL
New Zealand
XJA2/436
Alpha acid
11.5–16.4%
Beta acid
7.8–8.4%
Total oil
1.1–1.7 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Wakatu
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick XJA2/436
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Zest
Only in Wakatu
FloralLimeTropical
Only in XJA2/436
LemonPapayaCataloupeGooseberryResinCitrusBlueberry
Property
| Property | Wakatu | XJA2/436 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.5% | 11.5–16.4% |
| Beta acid | 8–8.5% | 7.8–8.4% |
| Co-humulone | 28–30% | 29–30% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.2 mL | 1.1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–36% | 18–30% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 21–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | 8–18% |
| Origin | New Zealand | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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