Diamond SpringsvsMeridian
Diamond Springs and Meridian 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
Meridian
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
6–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 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 Meridian
- 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 Meridian
BerryTropicalSpearmint
Property
| Property | Diamond Springs | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.83% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 3.18% | 6–9% |
| Co-humulone | - | 45–50% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 29–31% |
| Humulene | - | 7–9% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |