Marco PolovsAfrican Queen
Marco Polo and African Queen are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Marco Polo
Alpha acid
12–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
-
China
African Queen
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
3.9–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Marco Polo
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick African Queen
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Gooseberry
Only in Marco Polo
OreganoElderflower
Only in African Queen
CitrusDankBlueberryStone fruitBlack currantBubblegumCassisLemongrassChiliesGazpacho
Property
| Property | Marco Polo | African Queen |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–13% | 10–17% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3.9–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 20–29% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 21–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 10–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–7% |
| Origin | China | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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