Wai-iti™ was bred by New Zealand Plant & Food Research and released in 2011 along with Kohatu®. Heritage straight forward but exists in Hallertau and Liberty.
Wai-iti™ is a low alpha acid variety that makes up for it with big flavor. Smoother but considered similar to Riwaka™.
Aliases | HORT7709, Waiiti |
Profile | Strong citrus: lemon, lime zest and mandarin oranges. |
Country | New Zealand |
Substitutes | Riwaka™ |
Purpose | Aroma |
Yield | Moderate |
Beer Styles | IPA, American Pale Ale, American Wheat Ale |
Alpha Acid | 2.5 - 3.5% |
Beta Acid | 4.5 - 5.5% |
Cohumulone | 22.0 - 24.0% |
Total Oil | 1.6 ml/100g |
Myrcene | 30.0% |
Humulene | 28.0% |
Caryophyllene | 9.0% |
Farnesene | 13.0% |
Maturity | Middle |