TNT BlendvsHuell Melon
TNT Blend and Huell Melon are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
TNT Blend
Alpha acid
11.5–13%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.3–1.5 mL
United States
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick TNT Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Huell Melon
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Fruity
Only in TNT Blend
CitrusGreen
Only in Huell Melon
MelonStrawberryHoneydewSweetOrangeVanilla
Property
| Property | TNT Blend | Huell Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13% | 6.9–8% |
| Beta acid | - | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.5 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–37% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |