Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Loral
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
1.5–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3.4 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Loral
- 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 Loral
FloralBlack currantCitrusDarkFruity
Property
| Property | Enigma | Loral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–19.4% | 10–17% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.1% | 1.5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 37–43% | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 1.8–3 mL | 1.5–3.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–30% | 52–58% |
| Humulene | 12–19% | 17–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 9–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc
Nelson Sauvin