HBC 692
Alpha acid
8.9–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick HBC 692
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Helga
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in HBC 692
GrapefruitFloralStone fruitPotpourriWoodyCreamPine
Only in Helga
Noble
Property
| Property | HBC 692 | Helga |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.9–9.5% | 5.4–7.3% |
| Beta acid | 8.3–10.2% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–23% |
| Total oil | 1–2.2 mL | 0.6–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 1–13% |
| Humulene | - | 35–55% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–45% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |