AhhhromavsAzacca

Ahhhroma and Azacca are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Ahhhroma

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15.4–18.8%

Beta acid

6–9%

Total oil

2.1–4 mL

United States

Azacca

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Ahhhroma

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Azacca

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PineappleMango

Only in Ahhhroma

TangerineLimeCinnamonPear

Only in Azacca

PapayaOrangeGrapefruitLemonSpicyGrassyTropicalCitrus

Property

PropertyAhhhromaAzacca
Alpha acid15.4–18.8%14–16%
Beta acid6–9%4–5.5%
Co-humulone34–35%38–45%
Total oil2.1–4 mL1.6–2.5 mL
Myrcene55–56%46–55%
Humulene12–13%14–18%
Caryophyllene6–7%8–12%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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