McKenzie
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
2–3 mL
United States
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick McKenzie
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Stone fruit
Only in McKenzie
GrapefruitLemonNectarineMelonPineThymeDankFloral
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | McKenzie | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 8–9% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | - | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 23–30% |
| Humulene | - | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 9–12% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc
Nelson Sauvin