AzaccavsPekko

Azacca and Pekko 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

Pekko

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

13–16%

Beta acid

3.5–5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Azacca

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Pekko

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LemonPineappleCitrus

Only in Azacca

MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitSpicyGrassyTropical

Only in Pekko

PleasantFloralMintHerbalMellowThymeCucumberSage

Property

PropertyAzaccaPekko
Alpha acid14–16%13–16%
Beta acid4–5.5%3.5–5%
Co-humulone38–45%27–30%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene46–55%20–30%
Humulene14–18%20–28%
Caryophyllene8–12%15–20%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

Related comparisons