ChallengervsMarynka
Challenger and Marynka are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Marynka
Alpha acid
7.5–12%
Beta acid
10–13%
Total oil
1.8–3.3 mL
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Challenger
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Marynka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Challenger
CedarGreenFruity
Only in Marynka
HayLicoriceLemonGrapefruitAniseEarthyHerbalCitrus
Property
| Property | Challenger | Marynka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–9% | 7.5–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 10–13% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 1.8–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–42% | 28–31% |
| Humulene | 24–26% | 33–36% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 10–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Poland |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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