Barbe RougevsEkuanot
Barbe Rouge and Ekuanot are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusOrangeLimeBerryHerbal
Only in Barbe Rouge
KumquatRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryFloral
Only in Ekuanot
LemonTropicalPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusMelonGuava
Property
| Property | Barbe Rouge | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–10% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.6% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 1.1–3 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–60% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–4% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |