Green BulletvsDelta
Green Bullet (dual purpose) and Delta (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Green Bullet
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Delta
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Green Bullet
PineBlack currantPlumResinDriedFloral
Only in Delta
CitrusMelonSpicy
Property
| Property | Green Bullet | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 5.5–7% |
| Beta acid | 6.5–7% | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 38–43% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 0.5–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 25–40% |
| Humulene | 28–29% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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