HydravsMultihead

Hydra (dual purpose) and Multihead (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Hydra

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10.5–13.7%

Beta acid

6.4–7.9%

Total oil

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United States

Multihead

Aroma

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

PropertyHydraMultihead
Alpha acid10.5–13.7%3.5–4.5%
Beta acid6.4–7.9%5.5–8%
Co-humulone27–28%45%
Total oil-0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene54–55%47–49%
Humulene11–12%-
Caryophyllene8–9%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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