Evergreen BlendvsHallertau Tradition
Evergreen Blend and Hallertau Tradition are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Evergreen Blend
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
4.3–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Hallertau Tradition
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Evergreen Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Hallertau Tradition
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Evergreen Blend
PeachApricotLemonGreenWatermelonTangerine
Only in Hallertau Tradition
EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble
Property
| Property | Evergreen Blend | Hallertau Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–7.5% | 4.6–7% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–4.5% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 23–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–32% | 17–32% |
| Humulene | 20–22% | 35–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–12% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |