Adeena
Alpha acid
3.5–5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.8–1.1 mL
United States
Minstrel
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
3–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–0.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Adeena
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Minstrel
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalSpicy
Only in Adeena
FloralLemonPine
Only in Minstrel
BerryOrange
Property
| Property | Adeena | Minstrel |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–5% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 34–38% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.1 mL | 0.5–0.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–30% | 22–25% |
| Humulene | 31–45% | 1–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–22% | - |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 7–9% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Styrian Golding