Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
Multihead
Alpha acid
3.5–4.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Medusa
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Multihead
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPeach
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonApricotLemonLimeAlfalfa
Only in Multihead
Tropical
Property
| Property | Medusa | Multihead |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 45% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 47–49% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | - |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |