Olympic
Alpha acid
10.6–13.8%
Beta acid
3.8–6.1%
Total oil
0.86–2.55 mL
United States
Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Olympic
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Olympic
Spicy
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Olympic | Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.6–13.8% | 13–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–6.1% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 37–45% |
| Total oil | 0.86–2.55 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 39–48% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 23–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |