Nobility BlendvsOrion
Nobility Blend and Orion 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
Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Orion
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenFloral
Only in Orion
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Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Orion |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 6–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 2.5–5.75% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 41–56% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 16–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 6–13% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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