BohemievsSantiam

Bohemie and Santiam are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Bohemie

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8%

Beta acid

6–9%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

Czech Republic

Santiam

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8.5%

Beta acid

5.3–8.5%

Total oil

1–2.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bohemie

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Santiam

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralSpicy

Only in Bohemie

HerbalCitrus

Only in Santiam

Black currant

Property

PropertyBohemieSantiam
Alpha acid5–8%5–8.5%
Beta acid6–9%5.3–8.5%
Co-humulone23–26%18–24%
Total oil1–1.5 mL1–2.2 mL
Myrcene30–45%15–25%
Humulene17–23%20–30%
Caryophyllene7–10%6–9%
Farnesene1–3%14–18%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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