Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Monroe
Alpha acid
2.5–2.9%
Beta acid
6.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.95–1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Monroe
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Raspberry
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRedcurrantWhite
Only in Monroe
MildSmoothStrawberryCherryPlumPassion fruitOrange
Property
| Property | Enigma | Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–19.4% | 2.5–2.9% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.1% | 6.5–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 37–43% | - |
| Total oil | 1.8–3 mL | 0.95–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–30% | - |
| Humulene | 12–19% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 9–12% | - |
| Origin | Australia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Nelson Sauvin