Chelan
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
8.5–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
United States
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chelan
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Belma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Chelan
FloralFruityMild
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryTropical
Property
| Property | Chelan | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–10% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | - |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 12–15% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon
Pacific Gem