Archer
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Archer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Medusa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
ApricotLimeCitrusPeach
Only in Archer
Floral
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonLemonAlfalfa
Property
| Property | Archer | Medusa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 35–49% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.4–0.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 26–30% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 13–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |