AramisvsOld Mission
Aramis and Old Mission are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Aramis
Alpha acid
5.5–8.5%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–1.6 mL
France
Old Mission
Alpha acid
4.33%
Beta acid
3.7%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aramis
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Old Mission
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalSpicyCitrusBlack currant
Only in Aramis
GreenGrassyFloral
Only in Old Mission
PineTart
Property
| Property | Aramis | Old Mission |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–8.5% | 4.33% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.5% | 3.7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–42% | - |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.6 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 38–41% | - |
| Humulene | 19–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 2–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 2–4% | - |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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