JarrylovsMarco Polo

Jarrylo and Marco Polo 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

Marco Polo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–13%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

-

China

Key differences

When to pick Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Marco Polo

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Jarrylo

LemonLimeOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite

Only in Marco Polo

GooseberryOreganoElderflower

Property

PropertyJarryloMarco Polo
Alpha acid15–17%12–13%
Beta acid6–7.5%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone34–37%30–35%
Total oil3.6–4.3 mL-
Myrcene40–55%40–50%
Humulene15–18%15–25%
Caryophyllene8–11%8–12%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesChina
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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