ChallengervsNobility Blend
Challenger and Nobility Blend 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
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Challenger
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Green
Only in Challenger
CedarFruity
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassFloralSpicy
Property
| Property | Challenger | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–9% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 27% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–42% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 24–26% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |