Diamond SpringsvsEnigma
Diamond Springs and Enigma are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Diamond Springs
Alpha acid
4.83%
Beta acid
3.18%
Total oil
-
United States
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Diamond Springs
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Diamond Springs
CitrusLemonMint
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | Diamond Springs | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.83% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 3.18% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | - | 37–43% |
| Total oil | - | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 23–30% |
| Humulene | - | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 9–12% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc
Nelson Sauvin