Styrian DragonvsEkuanot
Styrian Dragon and Ekuanot are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Dragon
Alpha acid
6–11%
Beta acid
7.5–8.5%
Total oil
1.5–2.1 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 Dragon
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemonBerryTropical
Only in Styrian Dragon
FloralGrapefruitRose
Only in Ekuanot
LimeOrangePapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonGuava
Property
| Property | Styrian Dragon | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–11% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 7.5–8.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–24% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.1 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–63% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 22–33% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |