PetoskeyvsEnigma

Petoskey and Enigma 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

Enigma

Aroma

Alpha acid

13.5–19.4%

Beta acid

4.5–7.1%

Total oil

1.8–3 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick Petoskey

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Enigma

  • 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 Enigma

TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite

Property

PropertyPetoskeyEnigma
Alpha acid12.1%13.5–19.4%
Beta acid6.16%4.5–7.1%
Co-humulone-37–43%
Total oil-1.8–3 mL
Myrcene-23–30%
Humulene-12–19%
Caryophyllene-6–8%
Farnesene-9–12%
OriginUnited StatesAustralia
PurposeAromaAroma

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