Hallertau BlancvsSamba
Hallertau Blanc and Samba 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
Samba
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Samba
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pineapple
Only in Hallertau Blanc
GooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Only in Samba
TropicalMangoStone fruitCandyOrange
Property
| Property | Hallertau Blanc | Samba |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–7% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–35% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.2 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–75% | - |
| Humulene | 0–3% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 0–2% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Nelson Sauvin