Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Epic
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
1.7–2.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Epic
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
BerryHerbal
Only in Ekuanot
LemonLimeOrangeTropicalPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusMelonCitrusGuava
Only in Epic
Fruity
Property
| Property | Ekuanot | Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15.5% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 1.7–2.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–38% | 30–33% |
| Total oil | 2–4.5 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 11–12% |
| Humulene | 12–20% | 41–43% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 1–2% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |