EnigmavsHuell Melon
Enigma and Huell Melon are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Huell Melon
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Only in Huell Melon
MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetOrangeVanilla
Property
| Property | Enigma | Huell Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–19.4% | 6.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.1% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 37–43% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 1.8–3 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–30% | 35–37% |
| Humulene | 12–19% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 9–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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