Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
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 Medusa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonLimeMelonCitrusGuava
Only in Ekuanot
OrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbal
Only in Medusa
ApricotAlfalfaPeach
Property
| Property | Ekuanot | Medusa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15.5% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–38% | 35–49% |
| Total oil | 2–4.5 mL | 0.4–0.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 12–20% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 13–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |