CekinvsMonroe

Cekin and Monroe are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Cekin

Aroma

Alpha acid

6–8%

Beta acid

2–3%

Total oil

0.65–1.5 mL

Slovenia

Monroe

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–2.9%

Beta acid

6.5–7.5%

Total oil

0.95–1 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Cekin

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Monroe

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Mild

Only in Cekin

-

Only in Monroe

SmoothStrawberryCherryPlumPassion fruitRaspberryOrangeRaspberry

Property

PropertyCekinMonroe
Alpha acid6–8%2.5–2.9%
Beta acid2–3%6.5–7.5%
Co-humulone20–27%-
Total oil0.65–1.5 mL0.95–1 mL
Myrcene47–48%-
Humulene16–17%-
Caryophyllene6–7%-
Farnesene7–8%-
OriginSloveniaGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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