Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Paradigm
Alpha acid
8–11.7%
Beta acid
3.9–6.3%
Total oil
1.2–2.17 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Paradigm
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalStone fruit
Only in Enigma
BerryRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Only in Paradigm
HerbalSpicyMelonCandyDankPapayaMintPearChamomile
Property
| Property | Enigma | Paradigm |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–19.4% | 8–11.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.1% | 3.9–6.3% |
| Co-humulone | 37–43% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 1.8–3 mL | 1.2–2.17 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–30% | 39–40% |
| Humulene | 12–19% | 4–5% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | 9–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc