Mackinac
Alpha acid
9–14%
Beta acid
2.8–4%
Total oil
1.5–2.2 mL
United States
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mackinac
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Delta
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusMelonSpicy
Only in Mackinac
TropicalPapayaFloralBlack currant
Only in Delta
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Property
| Property | Mackinac | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–14% | 5.5–7% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–4% | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 0.5–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–17% | 25–40% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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