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HBC 638

Citrus-forward, with tropical fruit and stone fruit.

Origin🇺🇸United States

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus4
  • Tropical fruit3
  • Stone fruit2
  • Herbal2
  • Pine and resin1
Alpha acid
13.0–16.0%
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
2.9 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
28%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
3.0 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for HBC 638

Common questions

What can I substitute for HBC 638?
Sultana (both citrus and tropical fruit forward), Sorachi Ace (both citrus forward), and Ekuanot (both citrus and tropical fruit forward).
What does HBC 638 taste like?
Citrus-forward, with tropical fruit and stone fruit.
What is HBC 638's alpha acid?
13.0–16.0%
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