Banner
Alpha acid
8.4–13.1%
Beta acid
5.3–8%
Total oil
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United States
Aquila
Alpha acid
6.5–8.9%
Beta acid
3–4.9%
Total oil
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United States
Key differences
When to pick Banner
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Aquila
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Banner
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Only in Aquila
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Property
| Property | Banner | Aquila |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.4–13.1% | 6.5–8.9% |
| Beta acid | 5.3–8% | 3–4.9% |
| Co-humulone | 34% | 46% |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | - | 61–63% |
| Humulene | - | 1–3% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | - | 2–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |