Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Bullion
Alpha acid
5.3–12.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Bullion
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResinHerbal
Only in Bullion
Black currantSpicy
Property
| Property | Admiral | Bullion |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 5.3–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 47–50% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 40–55% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 9–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |