BrooklynvsAzacca

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

Brooklyn

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

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 Brooklyn

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Azacca

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitTropicalSpicy

Only in Brooklyn

Passion fruitHay

Only in Azacca

MangoPapayaOrangeLemonPineappleGrassyCitrus

Property

PropertyBrooklynAzacca
Alpha acid17.5–19.5%14–16%
Beta acid8–10%4–5.5%
Co-humulone26%38–45%
Total oil-1.6–2.5 mL
Myrcene-46–55%
Humulene-14–18%
Caryophyllene-8–12%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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