EkuanotvsBarbe Rouge
Ekuanot and Barbe Rouge are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeOrangeBerryHerbalCitrus
Only in Ekuanot
LemonTropicalPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusMelonGuava
Only in Barbe Rouge
KumquatRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryFloral
Property
| Property | Ekuanot | Barbe Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15.5% | 3.8–10% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3.3–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 31–38% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 2–4.5 mL | 1.1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 35–60% |
| Humulene | 12–20% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 2–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–4% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |