Satus
Alpha acid
12–14.5%
Beta acid
8.5–9%
Total oil
1.5–2.8 mL
United States
Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Satus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Omega
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Satus
CitrusClean
Only in Omega
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Property
| Property | Satus | Omega |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14.5% | 9–10% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–9% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 32–35% | 29% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.8 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–45% | 52–54% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |