Minstrel
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
3–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–0.7 mL
United Kingdom
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Minstrel
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Ekuanot
- 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-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalBerryOrange
Only in Minstrel
Spicy
Only in Ekuanot
LemonLimeTropicalPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusMelonCitrusGuava
Property
| Property | Minstrel | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.7 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–25% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 1–4% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 7–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |