Michigan CoppervsLoral
Michigan Copper and Loral 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
Loral
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
1.5–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3.4 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Michigan Copper
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Loral
- 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
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralBlack currantFruity
Only in Michigan Copper
HibiscusTropicalCandyResin
Only in Loral
CitrusDark
Property
| Property | Michigan Copper | Loral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–11% | 10–17% |
| Beta acid | 2–3.5% | 1.5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–36% | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 1.15–2.7 mL | 1.5–3.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 42–44% | 52–58% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 17–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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