Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
Ella
Alpha acid
13.3–19.2%
Beta acid
4–7.8%
Total oil
2.4–3.4 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Helga
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Ella
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Helga
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Only in Ella
FloralSpicyGrapefruitTropicalAnise
Property
| Property | Helga | Ella |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.3% | 13.3–19.2% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 4–7.8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 2.4–3.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 1–13% | 34–50% |
| Humulene | 35–55% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–45% | 5–18% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–14% |
| Origin | Australia | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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