Ariana
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
1.6–2.4 mL
Germany
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ariana
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusHerbal
Only in Ariana
TangerinePassion fruitPineappleJasmineFruityGooseberry
Only in Ekuanot
LemonLimeOrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusMelonGuava
Property
| Property | Ariana | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–13% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 40–42% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 1.6–2.4 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 57–59% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | - | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |