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

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4.2–4.5%

Beta acid

4.9–5.3%

Total oil

-

United States

Challenger

Dual purpose

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

PropertyNobility BlendChallenger
Alpha acid4.2–4.5%6.5–9%
Beta acid4.9–5.3%3–4.5%
Co-humulone27%20–25%
Total oil-1–1.7 mL
Myrcene34–38%30–42%
Humulene22–23%24–26%
Caryophyllene26–28%9–10%
Farnesene6–8%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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