Aloha BlendvsPekko
Aloha Blend and Pekko 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
Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 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 Pekko
- 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 Pekko
PleasantFloralCitrusMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon
Property
| Property | Aloha Blend | Pekko |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–10.3% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | - | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–30% |
| Humulene | - | 20–28% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 15–20% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |