Solero
Alpha acid
9–11.2%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
Germany
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Solero
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Delta
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Solero
TropicalMangoPassion fruit
Only in Delta
CitrusMelonSpicy
Property
| Property | Solero | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11.2% | 5.5–7% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–45% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 0.5–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–40% |
| Humulene | - | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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