Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Lotus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Lemondrop
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Lotus
OrangeVanillaBerryTropicalCream
Only in Lemondrop
CitrusLemonFloralMintGreenMelon
Property
| Property | Lotus | Lemondrop |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 33–39% | 28–34% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 45–47% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 56–58% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–7% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Mandarina Bavaria