Multihead
Alpha acid
3.5–4.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Multihead
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropicalPeach
Only in Multihead
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Only in Hydra
TangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryWatermelonRoseApricot
Property
| Property | Multihead | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–4.5% | 10.5–13.7% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 6.4–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 45% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 47–49% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | - | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |