ArchervsSitiva Blend
Archer and Sitiva Blend are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Archer
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Archer
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Sitiva Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeFloralPeach
Only in Archer
ApricotCitrus
Only in Sitiva Blend
Stone fruit
Property
| Property | Archer | Sitiva Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 7.2–7.6% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 50–58% |
| Humulene | 26–30% | 10–11% |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–10% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |