Ekuanot (formerly Equinox) was developed by Hop Breeding Company and released in 2014, Ekuanot™ Brand HBC 366 features pronounced aroma characteristics and extremely high oil content. This variety bursts out of the spring soil in vibrant yellow and gradually matures to a deep green color by fall harvest.
Aroma: Specific descriptors include melon, berry, orange peel, lime, papaya, pine and fresh peppers.
Possible substitutions include Chinook, Cluster, Summit
| Alpha Acid | 13 - 15.5% |
| Beta Acid | 4 - 5% |
| Co-humulone | 31 - 36% |
| Total Oil | 2.5 - 4 mL/100g |
| B-Pinene | 0.4 - 0.8% of total oil |
| Myrcene | 30 - 45% of total oil |
| Linalool | 0.2 - 0.5% of total oil |
| Caryophyllene | 8 - 12% of total oil |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% of total oil |
| Humulene | 12 - 20% of total oil |
| Geraniol | 0.2 - 0.2% of total oil |