Huell MelonvsMonroe
Huell Melon and Monroe 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
Monroe
Alpha acid
2.5–2.9%
Beta acid
6.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.95–1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Huell Melon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Monroe
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
StrawberryOrange
Only in Huell Melon
MelonHoneydewFruitySweetVanilla
Only in Monroe
MildSmoothCherryPlumPassion fruitRaspberryRaspberry
Property
| Property | Huell Melon | Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.9–8% | 2.5–2.9% |
| Beta acid | 6–8% | 6.5–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 0.95–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–37% | - |
| Humulene | 10–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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