Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Medusa
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLimePeachApricot
Only in Hydra
TangerineMandarinZestResinBerryWatermelonRoseTropical
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonLemonAlfalfa
Property
| Property | Hydra | Medusa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 35–49% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–0.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 13–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |