Multihead
Alpha acid
3.5–4.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Nectaron
Alpha acid
9.5–12%
Beta acid
4.5–5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Multihead
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Nectaron
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropicalPeach
Only in Multihead
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Only in Nectaron
PineapplePassion fruitGrapefruitNectar
Property
| Property | Multihead | Nectaron |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–4.5% | 9.5–12% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 45% | 26–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–49% | 59–65% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |