GrungeistvsSantiam

Grungeist and Santiam are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

United States

Santiam

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8.5%

Beta acid

5.3–8.5%

Total oil

1–2.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Santiam

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPeachPassion fruitLemonLavenderZest

Only in Santiam

SpicyBlack currant

Property

PropertyGrungeistSantiam
Alpha acid2.9%5–8.5%
Beta acid9%5.3–8.5%
Co-humulone19.2%18–24%
Total oil-1–2.2 mL
Myrcene-15–25%
Humulene-20–30%
Caryophyllene-6–9%
Farnesene-14–18%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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