Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Omega
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResinHerbal
Only in Omega
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Property
| Property | Admiral | Omega |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 9–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 29% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 52–54% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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