BelmavsWild Wolf

Belma and Wild Wolf are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Belma

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.5–12.1%

Beta acid

4–8%

Total oil

1–2.5 mL

United States

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Belma

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Wild Wolf

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Belma

OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryCitrusTropical

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityHerbalEarthy

Property

PropertyBelmaWild Wolf
Alpha acid8.5–12.1%8.25%
Beta acid4–8%5.88%
Co-humulone--
Total oil1–2.5 mL-
Myrcene65–68%-
Humulene--
Caryophyllene--
Farnesene--
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

Related comparisons