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Admiral

Berry-forward, with herbal and citrus.

Origin🇬🇧United Kingdom

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Berry3
  • Herbal3
  • Citrus2
  • Spice2
  • Stone fruit1
  • Floral1
  • Grassy1
  • Pine and resin1
Alpha acid
11.0–16.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
4.0–6.0%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
2.7 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
43%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.4 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Admiral

Common questions

What can I substitute for Admiral?
Endeavour, African Queen, and Hallertauer Magnum — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Admiral taste like?
Berry-forward, with herbal and citrus.
What is Admiral's alpha acid?
11.0–16.0%
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