Hop comparison
Pekko vs Vista
Pekko and Vista are both dual-purpose hops from USA. Alpha acids: 14–17.5% for Pekko versus 10.2–11.7% for Vista, so Pekko brings noticeably more bitterness per gram. Total oil: 1.85–2.6 versus 1.2–1.8 mL/100 g. Pekko has a clearly higher share of myrcene, the oil behind resinous, citrus and fruity notes. Shared aroma notes: floral. Pekko adds lemongrass, eucalyptus, sage; Vista, citrus, tropical fruit, apple. By aroma families, descriptors, use and alpha acids, they are among each other's closest profiles in the catalogue.
| Pekko | Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Dual-purpose hop | Dual-purpose hop |
| Origin | USA | USA |
| Year | – | 2021 |
| Breeder | Programa de mejora de la Association for the Development of Hop Agronomy (ADHA) | Dr. John Henning (USDA-ARS) |
| Alpha acids (% w/w) | 14–17.5 | 10.2–11.7 |
| Beta acids (% w/w) | 3.8–4.7 | 3.8–4.8 |
| Co-humulone (% of alpha) | 27–30 | 29–34 |
| Total oil (mL/100 g) | 1.85–2.6 | 1.2–1.8 |
| Myrcene (% of oil) | 46–55 | 32–44 |
| Humulene (% of oil) | 13–16.5 | 14–20 |
| Caryophyllene (% of oil) | 9.5–12.5 | 8.5–11.5 |
| Farnesene (% of oil) | 0–1 | 0.1–1 |
| Linalool (% of oil) | – | 0.4–1 |
| Aroma families | citrus, tropical fruit, other fruit, floral, herbal | citrus, tropical fruit, other fruit, floral, herbal |
| Descriptors | lemongrass, eucalyptus, sage, pineapple, banana, lilac, chamomile, melon | citrus, tropical fruit, apple, pear, floral, herbal, sweet aromatic |
| Sources | 2 | 2 |
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