Hallertau BlancvsParadigm
Hallertau Blanc and Paradigm are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
Paradigm
Alpha acid
8–11.7%
Beta acid
3.9–6.3%
Total oil
1.2–2.17 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Paradigm
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Only in Paradigm
HerbalStone fruitTropicalSpicyMelonCandyDankPapayaMintPearChamomile
Property
| Property | Hallertau Blanc | Paradigm |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 8–11.7% |
| Beta acid | 4–7% | 3.9–6.3% |
| Co-humulone | 22–35% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.2 mL | 1.2–2.17 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–75% | 39–40% |
| Humulene | 0–3% | 4–5% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–2% | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma