Nobility BlendvsBelma
Nobility Blend and Belma are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Nobility Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Belma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Orange
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonLemongrassGreenFloralSpicy
Only in Belma
MelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryCitrusTropical
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | - |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon
Pacific Gem