TNT BlendvsLemondrop

TNT Blend and Lemondrop 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

Lemondrop

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–7%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick TNT Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Lemondrop

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusGreen

Only in TNT Blend

Fruity

Only in Lemondrop

LemonFloralMintMelon

Property

PropertyTNT BlendLemondrop
Alpha acid11.5–13%5–7%
Beta acid-4–6%
Co-humulone-28–34%
Total oil1.3–1.5 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene-45–47%
Humulene-56–58%
Caryophyllene-9–10%
Farnesene-6–7%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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