Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Petoskey
Alpha acid
12.1%
Beta acid
6.16%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Delta
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Petoskey
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Delta
CitrusMelonSpicy
Only in Petoskey
FloralPungentPineapple
Property
| Property | Delta | Petoskey |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–7% | 12.1% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 6.16% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | - |
| Humulene | 25–35% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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