Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Medusa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GuavaMelonCitrusLemonLime
Only in Medusa
ApricotAlfalfaPeach
Only in Ekuanot
OrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbal
Property
| Property | Medusa | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |