PrussianvsAdeena

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

Prussian

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.29%

Beta acid

2.73%

Total oil

-

United States

Adeena

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

0.8–1.1 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Prussian

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

When to pick Adeena

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LemonPine

Only in Prussian

-

Only in Adeena

HerbalSpicyFloral

Property

PropertyPrussianAdeena
Alpha acid4.29%3.5–5%
Beta acid2.73%3–4%
Co-humulone-34–38%
Total oil-0.8–1.1 mL
Myrcene-27–30%
Humulene-31–45%
Caryophyllene-15–22%
Farnesene-4–7%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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