Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
Sylva
Alpha acid
4–7.3%
Beta acid
3–7%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Helga
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Sylva
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Helga
Noble
Only in Sylva
FloralBohemianHoppyWoody
Property
| Property | Helga | Sylva |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.3% | 4–7.3% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 3–7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 20–28% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 0.9–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 1–13% | 26–36% |
| Humulene | 35–55% | 18–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–45% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 22–28% |
| Origin | Australia | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |