Melba
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
2–4 mL
Australia
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Melba
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Delta
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Melba
Passion fruitGrapefruit
Only in Delta
Melon
Property
| Property | Melba | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 5.5–7% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 2–4 mL | 0.5–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–40% |
| Humulene | - | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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