Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Delta
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Santiam
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Delta
CitrusMelon
Only in Santiam
FloralBlack currant
Property
| Property | Delta | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–7% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 18–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.1 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 14–18% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Spalt