DeltavsGreen Bullet
Delta (aroma) and Green Bullet (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Delta
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Green Bullet
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 Green Bullet
PineBlack currantPlumResinDriedFloral
Property
| Property | Delta | Green Bullet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–7% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 6.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 38–43% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.1 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 37–39% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 28–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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