Nobility BlendvsPacific Sunrise
Nobility Blend (dual purpose) and Pacific Sunrise (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
Pacific Sunrise
Alpha acid
12.5–14.5%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Pacific Sunrise
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonOrangeFloral
Only in Nobility Blend
LemongrassGreenSpicy
Only in Pacific Sunrise
WoodyPineMangoMelon
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Pacific Sunrise |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 12.5–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 20–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |