Smaragd
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
Germany
Ella
Alpha acid
13.3–19.2%
Beta acid
4–7.8%
Total oil
2.4–3.4 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Smaragd
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Ella
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyAniseNoble
Only in Smaragd
FruityTobaccoClove
Only in Ella
GrapefruitTropical
Property
| Property | Smaragd | Ella |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 13.3–19.2% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4–7.8% |
| Co-humulone | 13–18% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 2.4–3.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 34–50% |
| Humulene | 30–50% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 5–18% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–14% |
| Origin | Germany | Australia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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