Bravo
Alpha acid
13–18%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–3.5 mL
United States
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bravo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Belma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Orange
Only in Bravo
VanillaFloralLimeFruity
Only in Belma
MelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryCitrusTropical
Property
| Property | Bravo | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–18% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.5% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | - |
| Total oil | 1.6–3.5 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–60% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |