Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hydra
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLimeBerryTropical
Only in Hydra
TangerineMandarinZestResinPeachWatermelonRoseApricot
Only in Ekuanot
LemonOrangePapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonGuava
Property
| Property | Hydra | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | - | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |