Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Omega
- 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 Omega
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Property
| Property | Enigma | Omega |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–19.4% | 9–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.1% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 37–43% | 29% |
| Total oil | 1.8–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 23–30% | 52–54% |
| Humulene | 12–19% | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 9–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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