Michigan CoppervsHallertau Blanc
Michigan Copper and Hallertau Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Michigan Copper
Alpha acid
8.8–11%
Beta acid
2–3.5%
Total oil
1.15–2.7 mL
United States
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Michigan Copper
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Michigan Copper
HibiscusFloralTropicalBlack currantCandyResinFruity
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | Michigan Copper | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–11% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 2–3.5% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 32–36% | 22–35% |
| Total oil | 1.15–2.7 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 42–44% | 50–75% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 0–3% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 0–2% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
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