BRU-1
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
United States
Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick BRU-1
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Lemondrop
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Green
Only in BRU-1
PineappleFruity
Only in Lemondrop
CitrusLemonFloralMintMelon
Property
| Property | BRU-1 | Lemondrop |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 28–34% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–55% | 45–47% |
| Humulene | 7–8% | 56–58% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–7% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Mandarina Bavaria