Hop comparison
Bravo vs Lotus
Bravo is a bittering hop from USA; Lotus is an aroma hop from USA. Alpha acids: 14–17% for Bravo versus 13–17% for Lotus, a similar bittering potential. Total oil: 1.6–2.4 versus 1.5–2.5 mL/100 g. Shared aroma notes: orange. Bravo adds floral; Lotus, berry, tropical fruits. Both stand out for vanilla notes, an uncommon descriptor in the catalogue.
| Bravo | Lotus | |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Bittering hop | Aroma hop |
| Origin | USA | USA |
| Year | – | – |
| Breeder | – | – |
| Alpha acids (% w/w) | 14–17 | 13–17 |
| Beta acids (% w/w) | 3–5 | 5.5–6 |
| Co-humulone (% of alpha) | 29–34 | 33–39 |
| Total oil (mL/100 g) | 1.6–2.4 | 1.5–2.5 |
| Linalool (% of oil) | 0.2–0.3 | 0.2–0.4 |
| Aroma families | citrus, floral, herbal, sweet | citrus, tropical fruit, floral, sweet |
| Descriptors | orange, vanilla, floral | orange, vanilla, berry, tropical fruits |
| Sources | 1 | 1 |
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