MysticvsHuell Melon
Mystic and Huell Melon are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mystic
Alpha acid
4–7%
Beta acid
2–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
UK
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Mystic
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Huell Melon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mystic
Black currantCitrusPassion fruitWoody
Only in Huell Melon
MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetOrangeVanilla
Property
| Property | Mystic | Huell Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–7% | 6.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 2–4% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 35–37% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 0% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Barbe Rouge
Belma
Styrian Dragon