Nobility BlendvsPekko
Nobility Blend and Pekko 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
Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Nobility Blend
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Pekko
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonFloral
Only in Nobility Blend
OrangeLemongrassGreenSpicy
Only in Pekko
PleasantCitrusMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSage
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Pekko |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 20–28% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 15–20% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |