CeleiavsSantiam

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

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 mL

Slovenia

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 Celeia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Santiam

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralSpicy

Only in Celeia

NobleLavenderEarthyHerbal

Only in Santiam

Black currant

Property

PropertyCeleiaSantiam
Alpha acid3–6%5–8.5%
Beta acid2–4%5.3–8.5%
Co-humulone25–29%18–24%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL1–2.2 mL
Myrcene26–35%15–25%
Humulene18–23%20–30%
Caryophyllene8–9%6–9%
Farnesene3–7%14–18%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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