Taiheke® Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Taiheke® was bred from Fuggle and an unknown male, which possibly was a cross between Fuggle and Serebrianka. Taiheke is the first hop commercially bred from USDA-ARS program in 1972.

Oil composition and fruitiness make Taiheke star in late kettle additions and dry hopping.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Taiheke, the best alternatives are Cascade or Centennial.

At A Glance

Profile Grapefruit, lime, tropical fruit
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 6.0 - 8.0%
Substitutes Cascade, Centennial
Pairs with Motueka™, Nelson Sauvin™, Riwaka™
Beer Styles Pale Ale

General Information

Country New Zealand
Alias USDA 56013
Storage Stability
Poor

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 6.0 - 8.0%
Beta Acid 5.0 - 5.5%
Cohumulone 37.0%
Total Oil 1.1 ml/100g
Myrcene 53.6%
Humulene 14.5%
Caryophyllene 5.4%
Farnesene 6.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield Medium
Maturity Early to Middle

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Grapefruit Lime Tropical Fruit
Variety Name
Cascade Centennial Fuggle Motueka Nelson Sauvin Riwaka Serebrianka
Beer Style
Pale Ale
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
New Zealand
Last Updated
  • 2026-02-04 17:57:16
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.