AzaccavsGreen Bullet
Azacca and Green Bullet are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Azacca
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Green Bullet
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitLemonSpicyPineappleGrassyTropicalCitrus
Only in Green Bullet
PineBlack currantPlumResinDriedFloral
Property
| Property | Azacca | Green Bullet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 6.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 38–45% | 38–43% |
| Total oil | 1.6–2.5 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 46–55% | 37–39% |
| Humulene | 14–18% | 28–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |