ShaddockvsOmega

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

Shaddock

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.96%

Beta acid

3.59%

Total oil

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United States

Omega

Aroma

Alpha acid

9–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Shaddock

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Omega

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Shaddock

LimeGrapefruitOnionGarlic

Only in Omega

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Property

PropertyShaddockOmega
Alpha acid4.96%9–10%
Beta acid3.59%3–4%
Co-humulone-29%
Total oil--
Myrcene-52–54%
Humulene-16–18%
Caryophyllene-4–6%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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