Gaia
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
Czech Republic
Agnus
Alpha acid
9–14%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Czech Republic
Key differences
When to pick Gaia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Agnus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Gaia
Hoppy
Only in Agnus
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Property
| Property | Gaia | Agnus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 9–14% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–29% | 29–38% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–37% | 40–55% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | Czech Republic |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Columbus
Target