PekkovsWarrior

Pekko and Warrior are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Pekko

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

13–16%

Beta acid

3.5–5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Warrior

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–18%

Beta acid

4.3–6%

Total oil

1–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Pekko

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Warrior

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Pekko

PleasantFloralCitrusMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon

Only in Warrior

PineMildResin

Property

PropertyPekkoWarrior
Alpha acid13–16%14.5–18%
Beta acid3.5–5%4.3–6%
Co-humulone27–30%22–26%
Total oil1–3 mL1–2.5 mL
Myrcene20–30%40–50%
Humulene20–28%15–18%
Caryophyllene15–20%11–14%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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