Styrian CardinalvsEkuanot
Styrian Cardinal and Ekuanot are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusOrangeLimeGuava
Only in Styrian Cardinal
GooseberryPineappleJasmine
Only in Ekuanot
LemonTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelon
Property
| Property | Styrian Cardinal | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–15% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.6% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–37% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |