Aloha BlendvsDelta
Aloha Blend (dual purpose) and Delta (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Aloha Blend
Alpha acid
8.8–10.3%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.5–2.2 mL
United States
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aloha Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Delta
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aloha Blend
BerryBlack currantSweet
Only in Delta
CitrusMelonSpicy
Property
| Property | Aloha Blend | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–10.3% | 5.5–7% |
| Beta acid | - | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 0.5–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–40% |
| Humulene | - | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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