Evergreen BlendvsMedusa
Evergreen Blend and Medusa 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
Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Evergreen Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Medusa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PeachApricotLemon
Only in Evergreen Blend
GreenWatermelonTangerine
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonCitrusLimeAlfalfa
Property
| Property | Evergreen Blend | Medusa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–7.5% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–4.5% | 5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 35–49% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–0.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–32% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 20–22% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–12% | 13–14% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |