AzaccavsBrooklyn

Azacca and Brooklyn are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Azacca

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–2.5 mL

United States

Brooklyn

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Azacca

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Brooklyn

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitSpicyTropical

Only in Azacca

MangoPapayaOrangeLemonPineappleGrassyCitrus

Only in Brooklyn

Passion fruitHay

Property

PropertyAzaccaBrooklyn
Alpha acid14–16%17.5–19.5%
Beta acid4–5.5%8–10%
Co-humulone38–45%26%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL-
Myrcene46–55%-
Humulene14–18%-
Caryophyllene8–12%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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