Akoya
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
Germany
Aramis
Alpha acid
5.5–8.5%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–1.6 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Akoya
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Aramis
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyGreen
Only in Akoya
TeaPepper
Only in Aramis
HerbalCitrusGrassyBlack currantFloral
Property
| Property | Akoya | Aramis |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10% | 5.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 3–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 20–42% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 1.2–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 38–41% |
| Humulene | - | 19–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 2–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 2–4% |
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Aurora
Challenger
Willamette