EkuanotvsEquinox

Ekuanot and Equinox are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Ekuanot

Aroma

Alpha acid

13–15.5%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

2–4.5 mL

United States

Equinox

Aroma

Alpha acid

14.5–15.5%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Ekuanot

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Equinox

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Ekuanot

LemonLimeOrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonCitrusGuava

Only in Equinox

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Property

PropertyEkuanotEquinox
Alpha acid13–15.5%14.5–15.5%
Beta acid4–5.5%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone31–38%32–38%
Total oil2–4.5 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene30–45%-
Humulene12–20%-
Caryophyllene8–12%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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