HBC 692vsMcKenzie

HBC 692 and McKenzie are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HBC 692

Aroma

Alpha acid

8.9–9.5%

Beta acid

8.3–10.2%

Total oil

1–2.2 mL

United States

McKenzie

Aroma

Alpha acid

9–11%

Beta acid

8–9%

Total oil

2–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick HBC 692

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick McKenzie

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitFloralStone fruitPine

Only in HBC 692

PotpourriWoodyCream

Only in McKenzie

LemonNectarineMelonThymeDank

Property

PropertyHBC 692McKenzie
Alpha acid8.9–9.5%9–11%
Beta acid8.3–10.2%8–9%
Co-humulone--
Total oil1–2.2 mL2–3 mL
Myrcene--
Humulene--
Caryophyllene--
Farnesene--
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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