Sylva
Alpha acid
4–7.3%
Beta acid
3–7%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 mL
Australia
HBC 692
Alpha acid
8.9–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sylva
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick HBC 692
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralWoody
Only in Sylva
BohemianHoppy
Only in HBC 692
GrapefruitStone fruitPotpourriCreamPine
Property
| Property | Sylva | HBC 692 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–7.3% | 8.9–9.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–7% | 8.3–10.2% |
| Co-humulone | 20–28% | - |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.4 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 26–36% | - |
| Humulene | 18–27% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 22–28% | - |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |