CeleiavsWild Loyalist

Celeia and Wild Loyalist 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

Wild Loyalist

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.7–5.6%

Beta acid

4.7–6.7%

Total oil

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Canada

Key differences

When to pick Celeia

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Wild Loyalist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

NobleFloralSpicyEarthyHerbal

Only in Celeia

Lavender

Only in Wild Loyalist

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Property

PropertyCeleiaWild Loyalist
Alpha acid3–6%3.7–5.6%
Beta acid2–4%4.7–6.7%
Co-humulone25–29%-
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL-
Myrcene26–35%-
Humulene18–23%-
Caryophyllene8–9%-
Farnesene3–7%-
OriginSloveniaCanada
PurposeAromaAroma

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