Mandarina BavariavsBelma
Mandarina Bavaria and Belma are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mandarina Bavaria
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Belma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropical
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonResinHerbal
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerry
Property
| Property | Mandarina Bavaria | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10.5% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 31–35% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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