Epic
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
1.7–2.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
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 Epic
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Santiam
- 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
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Epic
FruityBerryHerbal
Only in Santiam
FloralSpicyBlack currant
Property
| Property | Epic | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.7–2.5% | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–33% | 18–24% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 11–12% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 41–43% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–2% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 14–18% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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