OrionvsChallenger
Orion and Challenger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 mL
Germany
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Orion
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Challenger
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Orion
Spicy
Only in Challenger
CedarGreenFruity
Property
| Property | Orion | Challenger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 6.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5.75% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.1 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 41–56% | 30–42% |
| Humulene | 16–26% | 24–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–13% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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