Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
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United Kingdom
Shaddock
Alpha acid
4.96%
Beta acid
3.59%
Total oil
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United States
Key differences
When to pick Omega
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Shaddock
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Omega
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Only in Shaddock
LimeGrapefruitOnionGarlic
Property
| Property | Omega | Shaddock |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10% | 4.96% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.59% |
| Co-humulone | 29% | - |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | 52–54% | - |
| Humulene | 16–18% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |