HydravsJarrylo

Hydra and Jarrylo are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Hydra

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10.5–13.7%

Beta acid

6.4–7.9%

Total oil

-

United States

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Hydra

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Lime

Only in Hydra

CitrusTangerineMandarinZestResinBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical

Only in Jarrylo

LemonOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite

Property

PropertyHydraJarrylo
Alpha acid10.5–13.7%15–17%
Beta acid6.4–7.9%6–7.5%
Co-humulone27–28%34–37%
Total oil-3.6–4.3 mL
Myrcene54–55%40–55%
Humulene11–12%15–18%
Caryophyllene8–9%8–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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