HBC 472
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1.3–3 mL
United States
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 HBC 472
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Idaho 7
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyFloralCitrusGrapefruit
Only in HBC 472
WoodyCoconutFruityWhiskey
Only in Idaho 7
Black currantTropicalApricotOrangePapayaResinPineBlack currant
Property
| Property | HBC 472 | Idaho 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 9.5–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 40–45% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.3–3 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 0.5–2% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–32% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–6% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |