Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Solero
Alpha acid
9–11.2%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
Germany
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 Solero
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Delta
CitrusMelonSpicy
Only in Solero
TropicalMangoPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Delta | Solero |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–7% | 9–11.2% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 30–45% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.1 mL | 1.5–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | - |
| Humulene | 25–35% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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