Barbe RougevsMonroe
Barbe Rouge and Monroe 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
Monroe
Alpha acid
2.5–2.9%
Beta acid
6.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.95–1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Monroe
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeStrawberryRaspberry
Only in Barbe Rouge
CitrusKumquatLimeRedcurrantFloralBerryHerbal
Only in Monroe
MildSmoothCherryPlumPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Barbe Rouge | Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–10% | 2.5–2.9% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.6% | 6.5–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | - |
| Total oil | 1.1–3 mL | 0.95–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–60% | - |
| Humulene | 15–25% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 2–4% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–4% | - |
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |