ArcadianvsHallertau Blanc
Arcadian and Hallertau Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Arcadian
Alpha acid
9.8%
Beta acid
7.5%
Total oil
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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 Arcadian
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Arcadian
FloralOrangeTangerine
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | Arcadian | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.8% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 7.5% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 22–35% |
| Total oil | - | 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