Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Warrior
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
| Property | Pekko | Warrior |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16% | 14.5–18% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5% | 4.3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 20–28% | 15–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–20% | 11–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |