EkuanotvsHuell Melon
Ekuanot and Huell Melon 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
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
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 Huell Melon
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeMelon
Only in Ekuanot
LemonLimeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalCitrusGuava
Only in Huell Melon
StrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetVanilla
Property
| Property | Ekuanot | Huell Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15.5% | 6.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 31–38% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 2–4.5 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 35–37% |
| Humulene | 12–20% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |