McKenzie
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
2–3 mL
United States
HBC 692
Alpha acid
8.9–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick McKenzie
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick HBC 692
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitPineStone fruitFloral
Only in McKenzie
LemonNectarineMelonThymeDank
Only in HBC 692
PotpourriWoodyCream
Property
| Property | McKenzie | HBC 692 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 8.9–9.5% |
| Beta acid | 8–9% | 8.3–10.2% |
| Co-humulone | - | - |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | - |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |