Paradigm
Alpha acid
8–11.7%
Beta acid
3.9–6.3%
Total oil
1.2–2.17 mL
United States
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Paradigm
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalTropicalMelonPapaya
Only in Paradigm
Stone fruitSpicyCandyDankMintPearChamomile
Only in Ekuanot
LemonLimeOrangeBerryAppleSageEucalyptusCitrusGuava
Property
| Property | Paradigm | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11.7% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.9–6.3% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.17 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–40% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 4–5% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Galaxy