Pacific CrestvsWild Loyalist
Pacific Crest and Wild Loyalist are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
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United States
Wild Loyalist
Alpha acid
3.7–5.6%
Beta acid
4.7–6.7%
Total oil
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Canada
Key differences
When to pick Pacific Crest
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Wild Loyalist
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleEarthyFloralSpicyHerbal
Only in Pacific Crest
TobaccoGrassyPine
Only in Wild Loyalist
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Property
| Property | Pacific Crest | Wild Loyalist |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9% | 3.7–5.6% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 4.7–6.7% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | - |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 19–21% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding