Junga
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.5–2.6 mL
Poland
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Junga
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Delta
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Junga
EarthyFruityGrapefruitBlack currant
Only in Delta
CitrusMelon
Property
| Property | Junga | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–14% | 5.5–7% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 29–34% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.6 mL | 0.5–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–40% |
| Humulene | - | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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