McKenzie
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
2–3 mL
United States
Talus
Alpha acid
8.1–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick McKenzie
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Talus
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitPineStone fruitFloral
Only in McKenzie
LemonNectarineMelonThymeDank
Only in Talus
CitrusRoseResinTropicalSagePotpourriCreamWoody
Property
| Property | McKenzie | Talus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 8.1–9.5% |
| Beta acid | 8–9% | 8.3–10.2% |
| Co-humulone | - | 34–39% |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 16–21% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |