Evergreen BlendvsSantiam
Evergreen Blend and Santiam 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
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 Evergreen Blend
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Santiam
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Evergreen Blend
PeachApricotLemonGreenWatermelonTangerine
Only in Santiam
FloralSpicyBlack currant
Property
| Property | Evergreen Blend | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–7.5% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–4.5% | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 18–24% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–32% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 20–22% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–12% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 14–18% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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