OrionvsNobility Blend
Orion and Nobility Blend 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
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Orion
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Orion
-
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenFloral
Property
| Property | Orion | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5.75% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 41–56% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 16–26% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–13% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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