Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ekuanot
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Lotus
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeTropicalBerry
Only in Ekuanot
LemonLimePapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonCitrusGuava
Only in Lotus
VanillaCream
Property
| Property | Ekuanot | Lotus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15.5% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 31–38% | 33–39% |
| Total oil | 2–4.5 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 12–20% | 35–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |