Dr. Rudi
Alpha acid
10–12%
Beta acid
7–8.5%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
New Zealand
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 Dr. Rudi
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Santiam
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Dr. Rudi
ResinPineLemongrass
Only in Santiam
FloralSpicyBlack currant
Property
| Property | Dr. Rudi | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–12% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 7–8.5% | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–39% | 18–24% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.6 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 28–30% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 33–34% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 14–18% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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