EkuanotvsStyrian Cardinal
Ekuanot and Styrian Cardinal 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
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeOrangeCitrusGuava
Only in Ekuanot
LemonTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelon
Only in Styrian Cardinal
GooseberryPineappleJasmine
Property
| Property | Ekuanot | Styrian Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15.5% | 8–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3.2–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 31–38% | 31–37% |
| Total oil | 2–4.5 mL | 3–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 12–20% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |