Altus
Alpha acid
15–18.5%
Beta acid
4–5.2%
Total oil
3–4.4 mL
United States
Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Altus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Santiam
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Altus
ResinTangerine
Only in Santiam
FloralBlack currant
Property
| Property | Altus | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–18.5% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.2% | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–29% | 18–24% |
| Total oil | 3–4.4 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–25% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 14–18% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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