Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Dr. Rudi
Alpha acid
10–12%
Beta acid
7–8.5%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Delta
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Dr. Rudi
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Delta
CitrusMelonSpicy
Only in Dr. Rudi
ResinPineLemongrass
Property
| Property | Delta | Dr. Rudi |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–7% | 10–12% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 7–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 36–39% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.1 mL | 1.3–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 28–30% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 33–34% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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