Mandarina BavariavsPacific Jade
Mandarina Bavaria and Pacific Jade 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
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Mandarina Bavaria
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusHerbal
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonResinTropical
Only in Pacific Jade
SpicyBlack currant
Property
| Property | Mandarina Bavaria | Pacific Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10.5% | 12–14% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 7–8% |
| Co-humulone | 31–35% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 1.1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 33–34% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 32–33% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 10–11% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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