Bouclier
Alpha acid
3.8–8.5%
Beta acid
2.4–3.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.6 mL
France
Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Bouclier
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalCitrus
Only in Bouclier
GrassySpicy
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineResin
Property
| Property | Bouclier | Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–8.5% | 13–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 2.4–3.3% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 42–47% | 37–45% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.6 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 39–48% |
| Humulene | 33–35% | 23–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–2% |
| Origin | France | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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