Styrian EaglevsBelma
Styrian Eagle and Belma are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Eagle
Alpha acid
12.5–17.5%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.6 mL
Slovenia
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Eagle
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Belma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Berry
Only in Styrian Eagle
BananaPineBlack currantPeach
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitCitrusTropical
Property
| Property | Styrian Eagle | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.5–17.5% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | - |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.6 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–60% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 0–2.5% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–10% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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