TalusvsIdaho 7

Talus and Idaho 7 are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Talus

Aroma

Alpha acid

8.1–9.5%

Beta acid

8.3–10.2%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Idaho 7

Aroma

Alpha acid

9.5–14.9%

Beta acid

3.5–5%

Total oil

1–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Talus

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Idaho 7

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitCitrusPineResinTropicalFloral

Only in Talus

RoseSagePotpourriCreamStone fruitWoody

Only in Idaho 7

Black currantApricotOrangePapayaBlack currantEarthy

Property

PropertyTalusIdaho 7
Alpha acid8.1–9.5%9.5–14.9%
Beta acid8.3–10.2%3.5–5%
Co-humulone34–39%30–40%
Total oil1–2.7 mL1–2 mL
Myrcene40–50%45–55%
Humulene16–21%10–20%
Caryophyllene9–13%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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