Marco PolovsBelma
Marco Polo and Belma 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
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Marco Polo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Belma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Marco Polo
GooseberryOreganoElderflower
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryCitrusTropical
Property
| Property | Marco Polo | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–13% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | - |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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