DeltavsMichigan Copper
Delta and Michigan Copper are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Michigan Copper
Alpha acid
8.8–11%
Beta acid
2–3.5%
Total oil
1.15–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Delta
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Michigan Copper
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Delta
CitrusMelonSpicy
Only in Michigan Copper
HibiscusFloralTropicalBlack currantCandyResinFruity
Property
| Property | Delta | Michigan Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–7% | 8.8–11% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 2–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 32–36% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.1 mL | 1.15–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 42–44% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 17–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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