GrungeistvsMonroe

Grungeist and Monroe are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

United States

Monroe

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–2.9%

Beta acid

6.5–7.5%

Total oil

0.95–1 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Monroe

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Passion fruit

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPeachLemonFloralLavenderZest

Only in Monroe

MildSmoothStrawberryCherryPlumRaspberryOrangeRaspberry

Property

PropertyGrungeistMonroe
Alpha acid2.9%2.5–2.9%
Beta acid9%6.5–7.5%
Co-humulone19.2%-
Total oil-0.95–1 mL
Myrcene--
Humulene--
Caryophyllene--
Farnesene--
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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