SunvsAdmiral

Sun and Admiral are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Sun

Bittering

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4.5–7%

Total oil

-

United States

Admiral

Bittering

Alpha acid

13–16.2%

Beta acid

4.8–6.1%

Total oil

1–1.7 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Sun

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Admiral

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Herbal

Only in Sun

-

Only in Admiral

OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResin

Property

PropertySunAdmiral
Alpha acid12–16%13–16.2%
Beta acid4.5–7%4.8–6.1%
Co-humulone30–40%37–45%
Total oil-1–1.7 mL
Myrcene-39–48%
Humulene-23–26%
Caryophyllene-6–8%
Farnesene-0–2%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeBitteringBittering

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