Diamond SpringsvsLemondrop
Diamond Springs and Lemondrop 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
Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
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 Lemondrop
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemonMint
Only in Diamond Springs
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Only in Lemondrop
FloralGreenMelon
Property
| Property | Diamond Springs | Lemondrop |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.83% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 3.18% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–34% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–47% |
| Humulene | - | 56–58% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–7% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Mandarina Bavaria