Meridian
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
6–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 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 Meridian
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemonBerryTropical
Only in Meridian
MintSpearmint
Only in Ekuanot
LimeOrangePapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonGuava
Property
| Property | Meridian | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–9% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 45–50% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 7–9% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |