Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Bullion
Alpha acid
5.3–12.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Azacca
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Bullion
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitLemonPineappleGrassyTropicalCitrus
Only in Bullion
Black currant
Property
| Property | Azacca | Bullion |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 5.3–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–45% | 47–50% |
| Total oil | 1.6–2.5 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 46–55% | 40–55% |
| Humulene | 14–18% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 9–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |