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Comet - estate grown

Citrus-forward, with grassy and tropical fruit.

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus3
  • Grassy2
  • Tropical fruit1
  • Stone fruit1
  • Berry1
  • Floral1
  • Herbal1
Alpha acid
9.0–12.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
3.0–6.0%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
2.3 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
40%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
2.5 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Comet - estate grown

Common questions

What can I substitute for Comet - estate grown?
Comet, USDA 008, and Centennial — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Comet - estate grown taste like?
Citrus-forward, with grassy and tropical fruit.
What is Comet - estate grown's alpha acid?
9.0–12.0%
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