BeatavsEvergreen Blend
Beata (bittering) and Evergreen Blend (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Beata
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
9–11%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Evergreen Blend
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
4.3–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Beata
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Evergreen Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Apricot
Only in Beata
AlmondHoney
Only in Evergreen Blend
PeachLemonGreenWatermelonTangerine
Property
| Property | Beata | Evergreen Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 7–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 9–11% | 4.3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | - |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 27–29% | 30–32% |
| Humulene | 4–8% | 20–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |