GeminivsHallertau Taurus
Gemini and Hallertau Taurus are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Gemini
Alpha acid
6–10.4%
Beta acid
3–4.28%
Total oil
-
United States
Hallertau Taurus
Alpha acid
12–17.9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Gemini
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Hallertau Taurus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Gemini
HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityCandyMandarinHayBlack currant
Only in Hallertau Taurus
ChocolateBananaSpicyPepperCurryEarthy
Property
| Property | Gemini | Hallertau Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10.4% | 12–17.9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.28% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 31–32% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 32–33% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 30–31% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 7–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Hallertau Tradition