Hop
Wai-iti
Spec sheet The maker publishes these figures for this exact product.
- Origin
- New Zealand
- Purpose
- aroma
- Alpha acid
- 2.5–4.5 %
- Beta acid
- 4.5–6.0 %
- Cohumulone
- 20–25 % of alpha
- Total oil
- 1.6–2.4 mL/100 g
Oil breakdown
- Myrcene
- 40 % of oil
- Humulene
- 20 % of oil
- Caryophyllene
- 9 % of oil
- Farnesene
- 1 % of oil
Description
Very low alpha paired with a surprisingly generous oil load, which makes Wai-iti a pure aroma hop you can dose heavily without adding bitterness. Soft peach and lime, ideal for delicate pale ales, lagers and session beers.