Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 mL
Germany
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 Orion
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 Orion
Spicy
Property
| Property | Admiral | Orion |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 6–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 2.5–5.75% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.8–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 41–56% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 16–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 6–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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