Nobility BlendvsChallenger
Nobility Blend and Challenger 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
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Challenger
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Green
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassFloralSpicy
Only in Challenger
CedarFruity
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Challenger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 6.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 30–42% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 24–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |