HydravsEvergreen Blend
Hydra (dual purpose) and Evergreen Blend (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Evergreen Blend
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
4.3–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Evergreen Blend
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TangerinePeachWatermelonApricot
Only in Hydra
CitrusMandarinZestResinLimeBerryRoseTropical
Only in Evergreen Blend
LemonGreen
Property
| Property | Hydra | Evergreen Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 7–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 4.3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | - |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 30–32% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 20–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 10–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |