PetoskeyvsHuell Melon

Petoskey and Huell Melon 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

Huell Melon

Aroma

Alpha acid

6.9–8%

Beta acid

6–8%

Total oil

0.8–1.2 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Petoskey

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Huell Melon

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Petoskey

FloralPungentPineapple

Only in Huell Melon

MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetOrangeVanilla

Property

PropertyPetoskeyHuell Melon
Alpha acid12.1%6.9–8%
Beta acid6.16%6–8%
Co-humulone-25–30%
Total oil-0.8–1.2 mL
Myrcene-35–37%
Humulene-10–20%
Caryophyllene-5–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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