Nobility BlendvsAdmiral
Nobility Blend (dual purpose) and Admiral (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Orange
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonLemongrassGreenFloralSpicy
Only in Admiral
TeaFreshPineCitrusResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 13–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 37–45% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 39–48% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 23–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |