Altus
Alpha acid
15–18.5%
Beta acid
4–5.2%
Total oil
3–4.4 mL
United States
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Altus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Enigma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Altus
ResinSpicyTangerine
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | Altus | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–18.5% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.2% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 26–29% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 3–4.4 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 23–30% |
| Humulene | - | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 9–12% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc
Nelson Sauvin