Astra
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–3 mL
Australia
Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 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 Pekko
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Astra
TropicalSweetPeachWhiteMelonGrassyGrapefruitHoney
Only in Pekko
PleasantFloralCitrusMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon
Property
| Property | Astra | Pekko |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–28% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 6–8% | 20–28% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–3% | 15–20% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |