AhhhromavsYQH-1380

Ahhhroma and YQH-1380 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

YQH-1380

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.3–11%

Beta acid

6.8–7%

Total oil

1.3–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Ahhhroma

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick YQH-1380

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PineappleLime

Only in Ahhhroma

TangerineMangoCinnamonPear

Only in YQH-1380

GuavaPeachOrange

Property

PropertyAhhhromaYQH-1380
Alpha acid15.4–18.8%9.3–11%
Beta acid6–9%6.8–7%
Co-humulone34–35%32–33%
Total oil2.1–4 mL1.3–2 mL
Myrcene55–56%67–68%
Humulene12–13%9–10%
Caryophyllene6–7%4–5%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose