Bramling CrossvsNobility Blend
Bramling Cross and Nobility Blend are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bramling Cross
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
2.3–3.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 mL
United Kingdom
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bramling Cross
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonSpicy
Only in Bramling Cross
Black currantLoganberryVanilla
Only in Nobility Blend
OrangeLemongrassGreenFloral
Property
| Property | Bramling Cross | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.3–3.2% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–37% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 29–31% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–16% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |