Pacific JadevsChallenger
Pacific Jade and Challenger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Challenger
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pacific Jade
CitrusSpicyHerbalBlack currant
Only in Challenger
CedarGreenFruity
Property
| Property | Pacific Jade | Challenger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14% | 6.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.5 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–34% | 30–42% |
| Humulene | 32–33% | 24–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–11% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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