OpalvsPacific Jade
Opal and Pacific Jade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Opal
Alpha acid
5–14%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
Germany
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Opal
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantCitrusSpicyHerbal
Only in Opal
FloralAnise
Only in Pacific Jade
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Property
| Property | Opal | Pacific Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–14% | 12–14% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 7–8% |
| Co-humulone | 13–34% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 1.1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–45% | 33–34% |
| Humulene | 30–50% | 32–33% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–15% | 10–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Cluster
Styrian Golding