JarrylovsPacific Jade

Jarrylo and Pacific Jade 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

Pacific Jade

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–14%

Beta acid

7–8%

Total oil

1.1–1.5 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Pacific Jade

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Jarrylo

LemonLimeOrangePearBananaWhite

Only in Pacific Jade

CitrusHerbalBlack currant

Property

PropertyJarryloPacific Jade
Alpha acid15–17%12–14%
Beta acid6–7.5%7–8%
Co-humulone34–37%23–25%
Total oil3.6–4.3 mL1.1–1.5 mL
Myrcene40–55%33–34%
Humulene15–18%32–33%
Caryophyllene8–11%10–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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