Pacific JadevsTango
Pacific Jade and Tango 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
Tango
Alpha acid
7.5–11%
Beta acid
7.5–10%
Total oil
2.4–4 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Tango
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Pacific Jade
HerbalBlack currant
Only in Tango
Passion fruitPineapple
Property
| Property | Pacific Jade | Tango |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14% | 7.5–11% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 7.5–10% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 19–25% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.5 mL | 2.4–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–34% | - |
| Humulene | 32–33% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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