CeleiavsHelga

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

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 mL

Slovenia

Helga

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.4–7.3%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

0.6–1 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick Celeia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Helga

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Noble

Only in Celeia

FloralLavenderSpicyEarthyHerbal

Only in Helga

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Property

PropertyCeleiaHelga
Alpha acid3–6%5.4–7.3%
Beta acid2–4%5–7%
Co-humulone25–29%20–23%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL0.6–1 mL
Myrcene26–35%1–13%
Humulene18–23%35–55%
Caryophyllene8–9%10–45%
Farnesene3–7%0–1%
OriginSloveniaAustralia
PurposeAromaAroma

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