MinstrelvsNobility Blend
Minstrel and Nobility Blend are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Minstrel
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
3–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–0.7 mL
United Kingdom
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Minstrel
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Nobility Blend
- 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
SpicyOrange
Only in Minstrel
HerbalBerry
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonLemongrassGreenFloral
Property
| Property | Minstrel | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.5% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 22–25% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 1–4% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 7–9% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |