Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Contessa
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Contessa
GreenFloralLemongrassPear
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Contessa | Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 13–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 5–7.4% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 29–32% | 37–45% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.9 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 39–48% |
| Humulene | - | 23–26% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |