Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Mackinac
Alpha acid
9–14%
Beta acid
2.8–4%
Total oil
1.5–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Delta
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Mackinac
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusMelonSpicy
Only in Delta
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Only in Mackinac
TropicalPapayaFloralBlack currant
Property
| Property | Delta | Mackinac |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–7% | 9–14% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 2.8–4% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.1 mL | 1.5–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 15–17% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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