BRU-1
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
United States
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick BRU-1
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in BRU-1
PineappleGreenFruity
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | BRU-1 | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–55% | 23–30% |
| Humulene | 7–8% | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–12% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc
Nelson Sauvin