AkoyavsHallertau Tradition
Akoya and Hallertau Tradition are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Akoya
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
Germany
Hallertau Tradition
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Akoya
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Hallertau Tradition
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Akoya
TeaSpicyGreenPepper
Only in Hallertau Tradition
EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble
Property
| Property | Akoya | Hallertau Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10% | 4.6–7% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 0.5–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 17–32% |
| Humulene | - | 35–50% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Aurora