Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
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United States
Multihead
Alpha acid
3.5–4.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Multihead
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPeachTropical
Only in Hydra
TangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryWatermelonRoseApricot
Only in Multihead
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Property
| Property | Hydra | Multihead |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 45% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 47–49% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |