Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Gemini
Alpha acid
6–10.4%
Beta acid
3–4.28%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Gemini
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Only in Gemini
HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityCandyMandarinHayBlack currant
Property
| Property | Enigma | Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–19.4% | 6–10.4% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.1% | 3–4.28% |
| Co-humulone | 37–43% | 31–32% |
| Total oil | 1.8–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 23–30% | 32–33% |
| Humulene | 12–19% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 9–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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