Kazbek
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Czech Republic
Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Kazbek
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Azacca
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyLemon
Only in Kazbek
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Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitPineappleGrassyTropicalCitrus
Property
| Property | Kazbek | Azacca |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 38–45% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 1.6–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 46–55% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 14–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |