Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
YQH-1380
Alpha acid
9.3–11%
Beta acid
6.8–7%
Total oil
1.3–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Medusa
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick YQH-1380
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GuavaLimePeach
Only in Medusa
MelonCitrusApricotLemonAlfalfa
Only in YQH-1380
PineappleOrange
Property
| Property | Medusa | YQH-1380 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 9.3–11% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 6.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 32–33% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 1.3–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 67–68% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |