Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
United States
Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Vista
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Lemondrop
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
MelonGreenCitrusFloral
Only in Vista
TropicalTangerinePearSweet
Only in Lemondrop
LemonMint
Property
| Property | Vista | Lemondrop |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 29–31% | 28–34% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.2 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 45–47% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 56–58% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–7% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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