Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Lemondrop
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Lotus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Lemondrop
CitrusLemonFloralMintGreenMelon
Only in Lotus
OrangeVanillaBerryTropicalCream
Property
| Property | Lemondrop | Lotus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–34% | 33–39% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–47% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 56–58% | 35–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Mandarina Bavaria