Agnus
Alpha acid
9–14%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Czech Republic
Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Agnus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Agnus
LavenderLeatherTobaccoSpicy
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Agnus | Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–14% | 13–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 29–38% | 37–45% |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 39–48% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 23–26% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–2% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Columbus