Mackinac
Alpha acid
9–14%
Beta acid
2.8–4%
Total oil
1.5–2.2 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 Mackinac
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Idaho 7
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalCitrusPapayaFloralBlack currant
Only in Mackinac
MelonSpicy
Only in Idaho 7
ApricotOrangeGrapefruitResinPineEarthy
Property
| Property | Mackinac | Idaho 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–14% | 9.5–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–4% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–17% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |