Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
McKenzie
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
2–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick McKenzie
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Stone fruit
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Only in McKenzie
GrapefruitLemonNectarineMelonPineThymeDankFloral
Property
| Property | Enigma | McKenzie |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–19.4% | 9–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.1% | 8–9% |
| Co-humulone | 37–43% | - |
| Total oil | 1.8–3 mL | 2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–30% | - |
| Humulene | 12–19% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 9–12% | - |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc
Nelson Sauvin