Satus
Alpha acid
12–14.5%
Beta acid
8.5–9%
Total oil
1.5–2.8 mL
United States
Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Satus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Satus
Clean
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Satus | Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14.5% | 13–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–9% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 32–35% | 37–45% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.8 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–45% | 39–48% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 23–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |