Mandarina BavariavsWild Wolf
Mandarina Bavaria and Wild Wolf 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
Wild Wolf
Alpha acid
8.25%
Beta acid
5.88%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mandarina Bavaria
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Wild Wolf
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonCitrusResinTropical
Only in Wild Wolf
FruityEarthy
Property
| Property | Mandarina Bavaria | Wild Wolf |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10.5% | 8.25% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 5.88% |
| Co-humulone | 31–35% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | - |
| Humulene | 10–15% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |