BoadiceavsGreen Bullet
Boadicea and Green Bullet are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Boadicea
Alpha acid
7.5–10%
Beta acid
3.2–4.5%
Total oil
1.3–2.2 mL
United Kingdom
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Boadicea
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Green Bullet
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Boadicea
BlossomFruity
Only in Green Bullet
PineBlack currantPlumResinDried
Property
| Property | Boadicea | Green Bullet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.5–10% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.5% | 6.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–29% | 38–43% |
| Total oil | 1.3–2.2 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 37–39% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 28–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–19% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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