Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Lotus
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Azacca
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeTropical
Only in Lotus
VanillaBerryCream
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaGrapefruitLemonSpicyPineappleGrassyCitrus
Property
| Property | Lotus | Azacca |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–39% | 38–45% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 1.6–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 46–55% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 14–18% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |