Wild Wolf
Alpha acid
8.25%
Beta acid
5.88%
Total oil
-
United States
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Wild Wolf
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Belma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Wild Wolf
FruityHerbalEarthy
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryCitrusTropical
Property
| Property | Wild Wolf | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.25% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 5.88% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | - |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 65–68% |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |