Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Petoskey
Alpha acid
12.1%
Beta acid
6.16%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Lemondrop
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Petoskey
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Lemondrop
CitrusLemonMintGreenMelon
Only in Petoskey
PungentPineapple
Property
| Property | Lemondrop | Petoskey |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 12.1% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 6.16% |
| Co-humulone | 28–34% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–47% | - |
| Humulene | 56–58% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Mandarina Bavaria