EkuanotvsPetoskey

Ekuanot and Petoskey 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

Petoskey

Aroma

Alpha acid

12.1%

Beta acid

6.16%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Ekuanot

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Petoskey

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Ekuanot

LemonLimeOrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonCitrusGuava

Only in Petoskey

FloralPungentPineapple

Property

PropertyEkuanotPetoskey
Alpha acid13–15.5%12.1%
Beta acid4–5.5%6.16%
Co-humulone31–38%-
Total oil2–4.5 mL-
Myrcene30–45%-
Humulene12–20%-
Caryophyllene8–12%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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