Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
Archer
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Medusa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Archer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusApricotLimePeach
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonLemonAlfalfa
Only in Archer
Floral
Property
| Property | Medusa | Archer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 32–38% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 20–25% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 26–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | - |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |