TNT BlendvsAriana

TNT Blend and Ariana are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

TNT Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

11.5–13%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.3–1.5 mL

United States

Ariana

Aroma

Alpha acid

9–13%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

1.6–2.4 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick TNT Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Ariana

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FruityCitrus

Only in TNT Blend

Green

Only in Ariana

TangerinePassion fruitPineappleJasmineHerbalGooseberry

Property

PropertyTNT BlendAriana
Alpha acid11.5–13%9–13%
Beta acid-4.5–6%
Co-humulone-40–42%
Total oil1.3–1.5 mL1.6–2.4 mL
Myrcene-57–59%
Humulene--
Caryophyllene--
Farnesene--
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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