Hop: Taiheke®

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.

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

General Information

Alias USDA 56013
Profile Grapefruit, lime, tropical fruit
Country New Zealand
Substitutes Cascade, Centennial
Pairs with Motueka™, Nelson Sauvin™, Riwaka™
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Yield Medium
Storage Poor
Beer Styles American Pale Ale, Summer Ale

Acids

Alpha Acid 6.0 - 8.0%
Beta Acid 5.0 - 5.5%
Cohumulone 37.0%

Oils

Total Oil 1.1 ml/100g
Myrcene 53.6%
Humulene 14.5%
Caryophyllene 5.4%
Farnesene 6.0%

Additional Characteristics

Maturity Early to Middle
Last Updated
  • 2020-05-09 10:37:36 (Added: 2020-05-09 10:37:36)
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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.
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