Mystic
Alpha acid
4–7%
Beta acid
2–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
UK
Idaho 7
Alpha acid
9.5–14.9%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
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 Idaho 7
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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
Black currantCitrus
Only in Mystic
Passion fruitWoody
Only in Idaho 7
TropicalApricotOrangeGrapefruitPapayaResinPineFloralEarthy
Property
| Property | Mystic | Idaho 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–7% | 9.5–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 2–4% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 0% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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