Loral
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
1.5–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3.4 mL
United States
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Loral
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Loral
FloralBlack currantCitrusDarkFruity
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | Loral | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–17% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 1.5–6.5% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 20–24% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3.4 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–58% | 23–30% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–12% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc
Nelson Sauvin