Bred in New Zealand Waimea™ is a dual purpose hop released in 2012. Known for vigorous growth, Waimea™ claims parentage from Californian Late Cluster, Fuggle and Saaz.
Aroma. Waimea's typically high alpha acid levels also give it considerable bittering potential, but it is most prized for its high oil content (particularly myrcene), low cohumulone, and aromatic impact in the glass.
Aroma & Flavor Characteristics: Outsized and assertive with citrus fruit (think tangerine/orange) and pine needles for days..
| Alpha Acid | 16 - 19% |
| Beta Acid | 7 - 9% |
| Co-humulone | 22 - 24% |
| Total Oil | 2 - 2.2 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 59 - 61% of total oil |
| Caryophyllene | 2.5 - 2.7% of total oil |
| Farnesene | 4.9 - 5.1% of total oil |
| Humulene | 9.4 - 9.6% of total oil |
| Geraniol | 0 - 0% of total oil |