Boadicea
Alpha acid
7.5–10%
Beta acid
3.2–4.5%
Total oil
1.3–2.2 mL
United Kingdom
Bravo
Alpha acid
13–18%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–3.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Boadicea
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Bravo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralFruity
Only in Boadicea
Blossom
Only in Bravo
OrangeVanillaLime
Property
| Property | Boadicea | Bravo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.5–10% | 13–18% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.5% | 3–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–29% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.3–2.2 mL | 1.6–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 25–60% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–19% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |