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Akoya

Spice-forward, with citrus and floral.

Origin🇩🇪Germany

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Spice3
  • Citrus2
  • Floral2
  • Herbal2
  • Stone fruit1
Alpha acid
8.0–10.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
4.0–5.0%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
2.0 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
29%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.8 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Akoya

Common questions

What can I substitute for Akoya?
Aramis, Boadicea, and Horizon — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Akoya taste like?
Spice-forward, with citrus and floral.
What is Akoya's alpha acid?
8.0–10.0%
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