KazbekvsAdeena

Kazbek and Adeena are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Kazbek

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

0.9–1.8 mL

Czech Republic

Adeena

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

0.8–1.1 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Kazbek

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Adeena

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyLemon

Only in Kazbek

-

Only in Adeena

HerbalFloralPine

Property

PropertyKazbekAdeena
Alpha acid5–8%3.5–5%
Beta acid4–6%3–4%
Co-humulone35–40%34–38%
Total oil0.9–1.8 mL0.8–1.1 mL
Myrcene40–55%27–30%
Humulene20–35%31–45%
Caryophyllene10–15%15–22%
Farnesene0–1%4–7%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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