Beata
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
9–11%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Astra
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–3 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Beata
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Astra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Honey
Only in Beata
AlmondApricot
Only in Astra
TropicalSweetPeachWhiteMelonGrassyGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Beata | Astra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 9–11% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 26–28% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–29% | - |
| Humulene | 4–8% | 6–8% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 2–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Australia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |