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Challenger and Orion 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
Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Challenger
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Orion
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Challenger
CedarGreenFruity
Only in Orion
Spicy
Property
| Property | Challenger | Orion |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–9% | 6–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 2.5–5.75% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.8–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–42% | 41–56% |
| Humulene | 24–26% | 16–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 6–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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