BoomerangvsAzacca

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

Boomerang

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–14%

Beta acid

5–10%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

Czech Republic

Azacca

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Boomerang

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Azacca

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyCitrus

Only in Boomerang

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Only in Azacca

MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitLemonPineappleGrassyTropical

Property

PropertyBoomerangAzacca
Alpha acid10–14%14–16%
Beta acid5–10%4–5.5%
Co-humulone27–32%38–45%
Total oil1.5–3 mL1.6–2.5 mL
Myrcene30–53%46–55%
Humulene17–24%14–18%
Caryophyllene7–11%8–12%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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