Aloha BlendvsIdaho 7
Aloha Blend (dual purpose) and Idaho 7 (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
Idaho 7
Alpha acid
9.5–14.9%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aloha Blend
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Idaho 7
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currant
Only in Aloha Blend
BerrySweet
Only in Idaho 7
TropicalCitrusApricotOrangeGrapefruitPapayaResinPineFloralEarthy
Property
| Property | Aloha Blend | Idaho 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–10.3% | 9.5–14.9% |
| Beta acid | - | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |