African QueenvsAloha Blend
African Queen and Aloha Blend are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
African Queen
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
3.9–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
South Africa
Aloha Blend
Alpha acid
8.8–10.3%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.5–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick African Queen
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Aloha Blend
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currant
Only in African Queen
CitrusDankBlueberryStone fruitGooseberryBubblegumCassisLemongrassChiliesGazpacho
Only in Aloha Blend
BerrySweet
Property
| Property | African Queen | Aloha Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–17% | 8.8–10.3% |
| Beta acid | 3.9–6.2% | - |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.5 mL | 1.5–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–29% | - |
| Humulene | 21–30% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–17% | - |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | - |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |