Sitiva BlendvsHuell Melon
Sitiva Blend and Huell Melon are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Sitiva Blend
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Huell Melon
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitFloralPeachLime
Only in Huell Melon
MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetOrangeVanilla
Property
| Property | Sitiva Blend | Huell Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–7.6% | 6.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4.2–4.5% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–58% | 35–37% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 9–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |