Archer
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
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 Archer
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Archer
ApricotLimeFloralCitrusPeach
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | Archer | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 23–30% |
| Humulene | 26–30% | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–12% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc
Nelson Sauvin