McKenzievsTalus

McKenzie and Talus are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

McKenzie

Aroma

Alpha acid

9–11%

Beta acid

8–9%

Total oil

2–3 mL

United States

Talus

Aroma

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

PropertyMcKenzieTalus
Alpha acid9–11%8.1–9.5%
Beta acid8–9%8.3–10.2%
Co-humulone-34–39%
Total oil2–3 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene-40–50%
Humulene-16–21%
Caryophyllene-9–13%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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