Aloha BlendvsAzacca
Aloha Blend and Azacca 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
Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aloha Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Azacca
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aloha Blend
BerryBlack currantSweet
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitLemonSpicyPineappleGrassyTropicalCitrus
Property
| Property | Aloha Blend | Azacca |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–10.3% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | - | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 38–45% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 1.6–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 46–55% |
| Humulene | - | 14–18% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |