Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Belma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusBerryTropical
Only in Hydra
TangerineMandarinZestResinLimePeachWatermelonRoseApricot
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Hydra | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | - |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon
Pacific Gem