AdeenavsKazbek

Adeena and Kazbek are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Adeena

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

0.8–1.1 mL

United States

Kazbek

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

0.9–1.8 mL

Czech Republic

Key differences

When to pick Adeena

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Kazbek

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyLemon

Only in Adeena

HerbalFloralPine

Only in Kazbek

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Property

PropertyAdeenaKazbek
Alpha acid3.5–5%5–8%
Beta acid3–4%4–6%
Co-humulone34–38%35–40%
Total oil0.8–1.1 mL0.9–1.8 mL
Myrcene27–30%40–55%
Humulene31–45%20–35%
Caryophyllene15–22%10–15%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesCzech Republic
PurposeAromaAroma

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