Multihead
Alpha acid
3.5–4.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Multihead
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Medusa
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPeach
Only in Multihead
Tropical
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonApricotLemonLimeAlfalfa
Property
| Property | Multihead | Medusa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–4.5% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 45% | 35–49% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.4–0.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–49% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | - | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 13–14% |
| Farnesene | - | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |