Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Polaris
Alpha acid
18–23%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
4–5 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Azacca
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Polaris
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pineapple
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitLemonSpicyGrassyTropicalCitrus
Only in Polaris
MintMenthol
Property
| Property | Azacca | Polaris |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 18–23% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–45% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 1.6–2.5 mL | 4–5 mL |
| Myrcene | 46–55% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 14–18% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |