Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
XJA2/436
Alpha acid
11.5–16.4%
Beta acid
7.8–8.4%
Total oil
1.1–1.7 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Tropica
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick XJA2/436
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinOrangeTropicalDank
Only in XJA2/436
LemonZestPapayaCataloupeGooseberryResinCitrusBlueberry
Property
| Property | Tropica | XJA2/436 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8% | 11.5–16.4% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 7.8–8.4% |
| Co-humulone | - | 29–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1.1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 18–30% |
| Humulene | - | 21–35% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 8–18% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |