Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Merkur
Alpha acid
12–16.2%
Beta acid
4.5–7.3%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Merkur
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Only in Merkur
SugarPineappleMintCitrusEarthy
Property
| Property | Enigma | Merkur |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–19.4% | 12–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.1% | 4.5–7.3% |
| Co-humulone | 37–43% | 17–20% |
| Total oil | 1.8–3 mL | 2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–30% | 45–50% |
| Humulene | 12–19% | 28–32% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 9–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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