Huell MelonvsEnigma
Huell Melon and Enigma are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Huell Melon
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Huell Melon
MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetOrangeVanilla
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | Huell Melon | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.9–8% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 6–8% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–37% | 23–30% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–12% |
| Origin | Germany | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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