ErnestvsAramis

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

Ernest

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.4–6.3%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.7–1.1 mL

United Kingdom

Aramis

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.5–8.5%

Beta acid

3–5.5%

Total oil

1.2–1.6 mL

France

Key differences

When to pick Ernest

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Aramis

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrassyHerbalSpicy

Only in Ernest

Stone fruit

Only in Aramis

GreenCitrusBlack currantFloral

Property

PropertyErnestAramis
Alpha acid4.4–6.3%5.5–8.5%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%3–5.5%
Co-humulone50–55%20–42%
Total oil0.7–1.1 mL1.2–1.6 mL
Myrcene50–60%38–41%
Humulene8–12%19–22%
Caryophyllene0–1%2–8%
Farnesene0–1%2–4%
OriginUnited KingdomFrance
PurposeAromaAroma

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