Shaddock
Alpha acid
4.96%
Beta acid
3.59%
Total oil
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United States
Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
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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
| Property | Shaddock | Omega |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.96% | 9–10% |
| Beta acid | 3.59% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | - | 29% |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | - | 52–54% |
| Humulene | - | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |