Petoskey
Alpha acid
12.1%
Beta acid
6.16%
Total oil
-
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 Petoskey
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petoskey
FloralPungentPineapple
Only in Ekuanot
LemonLimeOrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonCitrusGuava
Property
| Property | Petoskey | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.1% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 6.16% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 31–38% |
| Total oil | - | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–45% |
| Humulene | - | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |