Mandarina BavariavsHydra
Mandarina Bavaria and Hydra 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
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
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 Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TangerineCitrusResinTropical
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
LemonHerbal
Only in Hydra
MandarinZestLimeBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricot
Property
| Property | Mandarina Bavaria | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10.5% | 10.5–13.7% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 6.4–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 31–35% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |