AltusvsHallertau Blanc
Altus and Hallertau Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Altus
Alpha acid
15–18.5%
Beta acid
4–5.2%
Total oil
3–4.4 mL
United States
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Altus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Altus
ResinSpicyTangerine
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | Altus | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–18.5% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.2% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 26–29% | 22–35% |
| Total oil | 3–4.4 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 50–75% |
| Humulene | - | 0–3% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 0–2% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Nelson Sauvin