Chelan
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
8.5–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
United States
Jarrylo
Alpha acid
15–17%
Beta acid
6–7.5%
Total oil
3.6–4.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chelan
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Jarrylo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chelan
FloralCitrusFruityMild
Only in Jarrylo
LemonLimeOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite
Property
| Property | Chelan | Jarrylo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 15–17% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–10% | 6–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | 34–37% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 3.6–4.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 40–55% |
| Humulene | 12–15% | 15–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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