Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Junga
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.5–2.6 mL
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Delta
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Junga
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Delta
CitrusMelon
Only in Junga
EarthyFruityGrapefruitBlack currant
Property
| Property | Delta | Junga |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–7% | 10–14% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 29–34% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.1 mL | 1.5–2.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | - |
| Humulene | 25–35% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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