Dr. RudivsGreen Bullet
Dr. Rudi and Green Bullet are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Dr. Rudi
Alpha acid
10–12%
Beta acid
7–8.5%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
New Zealand
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Dr. Rudi
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Green Bullet
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
ResinPine
Only in Dr. Rudi
Lemongrass
Only in Green Bullet
Black currantPlumDriedFloral
Property
| Property | Dr. Rudi | Green Bullet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–12% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 7–8.5% | 6.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 36–39% | 38–43% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.6 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 28–30% | 37–39% |
| Humulene | 33–34% | 28–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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