Idaho 7
Alpha acid
9.5–14.9%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Junga
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.5–2.6 mL
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Idaho 7
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Junga
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantGrapefruitBlack currantEarthy
Only in Idaho 7
TropicalCitrusApricotOrangePapayaResinPineFloral
Only in Junga
SpicyFruity
Property
| Property | Idaho 7 | Junga |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–14.9% | 10–14% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 29–34% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1.5–2.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 10–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |