Olympic
Alpha acid
10.6–13.8%
Beta acid
3.8–6.1%
Total oil
0.86–2.55 mL
United States
Agnus
Alpha acid
9–14%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Czech Republic
Key differences
When to pick Olympic
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Agnus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Olympic
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Only in Agnus
LavenderLeatherTobacco
Property
| Property | Olympic | Agnus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.6–13.8% | 9–14% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–6.1% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 29–38% |
| Total oil | 0.86–2.55 mL | 2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 40–55% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Czech Republic |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |