Aquila
Alpha acid
6.5–8.9%
Beta acid
3–4.9%
Total oil
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United States
Banner
Alpha acid
8.4–13.1%
Beta acid
5.3–8%
Total oil
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United States
Key differences
When to pick Aquila
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Banner
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aquila
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Only in Banner
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Property
| Property | Aquila | Banner |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.9% | 8.4–13.1% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.9% | 5.3–8% |
| Co-humulone | 46% | 34% |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | 61–63% | - |
| Humulene | 1–3% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 2–3% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |