Archer
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Archer
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
ApricotLimeCitrusPeach
Only in Archer
Floral
Only in Hydra
TangerineMandarinZestResinBerryWatermelonRoseTropical
Property
| Property | Archer | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 10.5–13.7% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 6.4–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 26–30% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |