BorvsChallenger
Bor and Challenger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bor
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Czech Republic
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
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 Bor
SpicyPine
Only in Challenger
CedarGreenFruity
Property
| Property | Bor | Challenger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 6.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–26% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–42% |
| Humulene | - | 24–26% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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