EpicvsHallertau Blanc
Epic and Hallertau Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Epic
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
1.7–2.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Epic
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Epic
FruityBerryHerbal
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | Epic | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 1.7–2.5% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–33% | 22–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 11–12% | 50–75% |
| Humulene | 41–43% | 0–3% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–2% | 0–2% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Nelson Sauvin