Michigan CoppervsIdaho 7
Michigan Copper and Idaho 7 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
Idaho 7
Alpha acid
9.5–14.9%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Michigan Copper
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Idaho 7
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralTropicalBlack currantResin
Only in Michigan Copper
HibiscusCandyFruity
Only in Idaho 7
CitrusApricotOrangeGrapefruitPapayaPineEarthy
Property
| Property | Michigan Copper | Idaho 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–11% | 9.5–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 2–3.5% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–36% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.15–2.7 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 42–44% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |