ChallengervsTriplePearl
Challenger and TriplePearl 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
TriplePearl
Alpha acid
10–11.2%
Beta acid
3.3–4.2%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Challenger
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick TriplePearl
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Cedar
Only in Challenger
GreenFruity
Only in TriplePearl
OrangeCitrusZestMelonResinSpicyBlack currantSandalwoodFloral
Property
| Property | Challenger | TriplePearl |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–9% | 10–11.2% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3.3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 21–55% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.8–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–42% | 39–55% |
| Humulene | 24–26% | 7–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 3–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |