LotusvsBarbe Rouge
Lotus and Barbe Rouge are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Lotus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeBerry
Only in Lotus
VanillaTropicalCream
Only in Barbe Rouge
CitrusKumquatLimeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryFloralHerbal
Property
| Property | Lotus | Barbe Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 3.8–10% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3.3–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 33–39% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 1.1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 35–60% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 2–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–4% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |