HBC 692
Alpha acid
8.9–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Sylva
Alpha acid
4–7.3%
Beta acid
3–7%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 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 Sylva
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralWoody
Only in HBC 692
GrapefruitStone fruitPotpourriCreamPine
Only in Sylva
BohemianHoppy
Property
| Property | HBC 692 | Sylva |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.9–9.5% | 4–7.3% |
| Beta acid | 8.3–10.2% | 3–7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–28% |
| Total oil | 1–2.2 mL | 0.9–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 26–36% |
| Humulene | - | 18–27% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 22–28% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |