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