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USDA 008

Citrus-forward, with stone fruit and herbal.

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus2
  • Stone fruit2
  • Herbal2
  • Tropical fruit1
  • Berry1
  • Floral1
  • Grassy1
Alpha acid
11.1%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
2.7%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
4.1 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
0%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.6 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for USDA 008

Common questions

What can I substitute for USDA 008?
Triumph, Falconers Flight, and HBC 1019 c.v. — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does USDA 008 taste like?
Citrus-forward, with stone fruit and herbal.
What is USDA 008's alpha acid?
11.1%
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