HelgavsCeleia

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

Helga

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.4–7.3%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

0.6–1 mL

Australia

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Helga

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Celeia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Noble

Only in Helga

-

Only in Celeia

FloralLavenderSpicyEarthyHerbal

Property

PropertyHelgaCeleia
Alpha acid5.4–7.3%3–6%
Beta acid5–7%2–4%
Co-humulone20–23%25–29%
Total oil0.6–1 mL0.5–3.6 mL
Myrcene1–13%26–35%
Humulene35–55%18–23%
Caryophyllene10–45%8–9%
Farnesene0–1%3–7%
OriginAustraliaSlovenia
PurposeAromaAroma

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