Astra
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–3 mL
Australia
Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Astra
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Azacca
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalGrassyGrapefruit
Only in Astra
SweetPeachWhiteMelonHoney
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeLemonSpicyPineappleCitrus
Property
| Property | Astra | Azacca |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–28% | 38–45% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1.6–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 46–55% |
| Humulene | 6–8% | 14–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–3% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |