LoralvsIdaho 7

Loral and Idaho 7 are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Loral

Aroma

Alpha acid

10–17%

Beta acid

1.5–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3.4 mL

United States

Idaho 7

Aroma

Alpha acid

9.5–14.9%

Beta acid

3.5–5%

Total oil

1–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Loral

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Idaho 7

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralBlack currantCitrus

Only in Loral

DarkFruity

Only in Idaho 7

TropicalApricotOrangeGrapefruitPapayaResinPineEarthy

Property

PropertyLoralIdaho 7
Alpha acid10–17%9.5–14.9%
Beta acid1.5–6.5%3.5–5%
Co-humulone20–24%30–40%
Total oil1.5–3.4 mL1–2 mL
Myrcene52–58%45–55%
Humulene17–18%10–20%
Caryophyllene5–6%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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