YQH-1380vsAhhhroma

YQH-1380 and Ahhhroma are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

YQH-1380

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.3–11%

Beta acid

6.8–7%

Total oil

1.3–2 mL

United States

Ahhhroma

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15.4–18.8%

Beta acid

6–9%

Total oil

2.1–4 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick YQH-1380

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Ahhhroma

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PineappleLime

Only in YQH-1380

GuavaPeachOrange

Only in Ahhhroma

TangerineMangoCinnamonPear

Property

PropertyYQH-1380Ahhhroma
Alpha acid9.3–11%15.4–18.8%
Beta acid6.8–7%6–9%
Co-humulone32–33%34–35%
Total oil1.3–2 mL2.1–4 mL
Myrcene67–68%55–56%
Humulene9–10%12–13%
Caryophyllene4–5%6–7%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose