GeminivsJarrylo

Gemini and Jarrylo are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Gemini

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10.4%

Beta acid

3–4.28%

Total oil

-

United States

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Gemini

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Gemini

HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityCandyMandarinHayBlack currant

Only in Jarrylo

LemonLimeOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite

Property

PropertyGeminiJarrylo
Alpha acid6–10.4%15–17%
Beta acid3–4.28%6–7.5%
Co-humulone31–32%34–37%
Total oil-3.6–4.3 mL
Myrcene32–33%40–55%
Humulene11–12%15–18%
Caryophyllene4–5%8–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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