Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Gemini
Alpha acid
6–10.4%
Beta acid
3–4.28%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Delta
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Gemini
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Delta
CitrusMelonSpicy
Only in Gemini
HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityCandyMandarinHayBlack currant
Property
| Property | Delta | Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–7% | 6–10.4% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 3–4.28% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 31–32% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 32–33% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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