Ariana
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
1.6–2.4 mL
Germany
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 Ariana
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ariana
CitrusTangerinePassion fruitPineappleJasmineHerbalFruityGooseberry
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | Ariana | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–13% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 40–42% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 1.6–2.4 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 57–59% | 23–30% |
| Humulene | - | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 9–12% |
| Origin | Germany | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Nelson Sauvin