Wild LoyalistvsPacific Crest
Wild Loyalist and Pacific Crest are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Wild Loyalist
Alpha acid
3.7–5.6%
Beta acid
4.7–6.7%
Total oil
-
Canada
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Wild Loyalist
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Pacific Crest
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalSpicyEarthyFloralNoble
Only in Wild Loyalist
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Only in Pacific Crest
TobaccoGrassyPine
Property
| Property | Wild Loyalist | Pacific Crest |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.7–5.6% | 3.9% |
| Beta acid | 4.7–6.7% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | - | 27% |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding