Green BulletvsIdaho 7
Green Bullet (dual purpose) and Idaho 7 (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
Idaho 7
Alpha acid
9.5–14.9%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Green Bullet
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Idaho 7
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineBlack currantResinFloral
Only in Green Bullet
PlumDried
Only in Idaho 7
TropicalCitrusApricotOrangeGrapefruitPapayaEarthy
Property
| Property | Green Bullet | Idaho 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 9.5–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 6.5–7% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–43% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 28–29% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |