EquinoxvsEkuanot

Equinox and Ekuanot are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Equinox

Aroma

Alpha acid

14.5–15.5%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Ekuanot

Aroma

Alpha acid

13–15.5%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

2–4.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Equinox

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Ekuanot

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Equinox

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Only in Ekuanot

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Property

PropertyEquinoxEkuanot
Alpha acid14.5–15.5%13–15.5%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%4–5.5%
Co-humulone32–38%31–38%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL2–4.5 mL
Myrcene-30–45%
Humulene-12–20%
Caryophyllene-8–12%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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