JarrylovsBelma

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

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

Belma

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.5–12.1%

Beta acid

4–8%

Total oil

1–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Belma

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Orange

Only in Jarrylo

LemonLimePearSpicyBananaWhite

Only in Belma

MelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryCitrusTropical

Property

PropertyJarryloBelma
Alpha acid15–17%8.5–12.1%
Beta acid6–7.5%4–8%
Co-humulone34–37%-
Total oil3.6–4.3 mL1–2.5 mL
Myrcene40–55%65–68%
Humulene15–18%-
Caryophyllene8–11%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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