ChallengervsEkuanot
Challenger (dual purpose) and Ekuanot (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Challenger
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Challenger
CedarGreenFruity
Only in Ekuanot
LemonLimeOrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonCitrusGuava
Property
| Property | Challenger | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–9% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–42% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 24–26% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |