Aramis
Alpha acid
5.5–8.5%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–1.6 mL
France
Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aramis
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Saaz (US)
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 Aramis
GreenHerbalSpicyCitrusGrassyBlack currantFloral
Only in Saaz (US)
SlightlyEarthyNoble
Property
| Property | Aramis | Saaz (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–8.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–42% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.6 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–41% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 19–22% | 35–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–8% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 2–4% | 9–13% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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