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
Alpha acid
12.1%
Beta acid
6.16%
Total oil
-
United States
Huell Melon
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
| Property | Petoskey | Huell Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.1% | 6.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 6.16% | 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% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |