Evergreen BlendvsGrungeist
Evergreen Blend and Grungeist are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Evergreen Blend
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
4.3–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Grungeist
Alpha acid
2.9%
Beta acid
9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Evergreen Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Grungeist
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PeachLemon
Only in Evergreen Blend
ApricotGreenWatermelonTangerine
Only in Grungeist
KiwiPassion fruitFloralLavenderZest
Property
| Property | Evergreen Blend | Grungeist |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–7.5% | 2.9% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–4.5% | 9% |
| Co-humulone | - | 19.2% |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | 30–32% | - |
| Humulene | 20–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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