Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Azacca
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Ekuanot
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PapayaOrangeLemonTropicalCitrus
Only in Azacca
MangoGrapefruitSpicyPineappleGrassy
Only in Ekuanot
LimeBerryAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonGuava
Property
| Property | Azacca | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–45% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 1.6–2.5 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 46–55% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 14–18% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |