TNT BlendvsAdmiral

TNT Blend (aroma) and Admiral (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

TNT Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

11.5–13%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.3–1.5 mL

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 TNT Blend

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

When to pick Admiral

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in TNT Blend

FruityGreen

Only in Admiral

OrangeTeaFreshPineResinHerbal

Property

PropertyTNT BlendAdmiral
Alpha acid11.5–13%13–16.2%
Beta acid-4.8–6.1%
Co-humulone-37–45%
Total oil1.3–1.5 mL1–1.7 mL
Myrcene-39–48%
Humulene-23–26%
Caryophyllene-6–8%
Farnesene-0–2%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaBittering

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