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Pekko

Citrus-forward, with floral and herbal.

Origin🇺🇸United States

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus4
  • Floral3
  • Herbal3
  • Tropical fruit2
  • Spice2
  • Pine and resin2
  • Stone fruit1
  • Berry1
Alpha acid
13.0–16.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
3.5–5.0%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
3.5 : 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
2.0 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Pekko

Common questions

What can I substitute for Pekko?
Loral, Nugget, and Pacific Jade — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Pekko taste like?
Citrus-forward, with floral and herbal.
What is Pekko's alpha acid?
13.0–16.0%
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