Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Belma
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeCitrus
Only in Admiral
TeaFreshPineResinHerbal
Only in Belma
MelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryTropical
Property
| Property | Admiral | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | - |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon
Pacific Gem