HBC 630vsBarbe Rouge
HBC 630 (dual purpose) and Barbe Rouge (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
HBC 630
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick HBC 630
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralHerbalCitrusRaspberry
Only in HBC 630
CherryTropicalCandyFruity
Only in Barbe Rouge
KumquatOrangeLimeRedcurrantStrawberryBerry
Property
| Property | HBC 630 | Barbe Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 3.8–10% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 3.3–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 35–60% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 2–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–4% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |