Loral
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
1.5–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3.4 mL
United States
Idaho 7
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
| Property | Loral | Idaho 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–17% | 9.5–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 1.5–6.5% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–24% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3.4 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–58% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |