Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Comet
Alpha acid
8–12.4%
Beta acid
3–6.1%
Total oil
1–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Azacca
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Comet
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitGrassy
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeLemonSpicyPineappleTropicalCitrus
Only in Comet
Wild
Property
| Property | Azacca | Comet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 8–12.4% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 38–45% | 34–45% |
| Total oil | 1.6–2.5 mL | 1–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 46–55% | 40–65% |
| Humulene | 14–18% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 5–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |