Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 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 Vista
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloralGreenMelon
Only in Lemondrop
LemonMint
Only in Vista
TropicalTangerinePearSweet
Property
| Property | Lemondrop | Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–34% | 29–31% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–47% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 56–58% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 10–14% |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Mandarina Bavaria