BRU-1
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
United States
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 BRU-1
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Admiral
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in BRU-1
PineappleGreenFruity
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResinHerbal
Property
| Property | BRU-1 | Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 13–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 37–45% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–55% | 39–48% |
| Humulene | 7–8% | 23–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |