Bianca
Alpha acid
7–8%
Beta acid
3.4%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
United States
Sunbeam
Alpha acid
4–5%
Beta acid
2.5%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bianca
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Sunbeam
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 Bianca
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Only in Sunbeam
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Property
| Property | Bianca | Sunbeam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–8% | 4–5% |
| Beta acid | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–28% | 36% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 55–57% |
| Humulene | - | 13–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–5% |
| Farnesene | - | 5–7% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |