Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Lemondrop
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Pekko
- 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
CitrusLemonFloralMint
Only in Lemondrop
GreenMelon
Only in Pekko
PleasantHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSage
Property
| Property | Lemondrop | Pekko |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–34% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–47% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 56–58% | 20–28% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 15–20% |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |