PetoskeyvsDelta

Petoskey and Delta are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Petoskey

Aroma

Alpha acid

12.1%

Beta acid

6.16%

Total oil

-

United States

Delta

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.5–7%

Beta acid

5.5–7%

Total oil

0.5–1.1 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Petoskey

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Delta

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 Petoskey

FloralPungentPineapple

Only in Delta

CitrusMelonSpicy

Property

PropertyPetoskeyDelta
Alpha acid12.1%5.5–7%
Beta acid6.16%5.5–7%
Co-humulone-22–24%
Total oil-0.5–1.1 mL
Myrcene-25–40%
Humulene-25–35%
Caryophyllene-9–15%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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