Hallertau BlancvsZamba Blend

Hallertau Blanc and Zamba Blend are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Hallertau Blanc

Aroma

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

4–7%

Total oil

0.8–2.2 mL

Germany

Zamba Blend

Aroma

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 Zamba Blend

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Pineapple

Only in Hallertau Blanc

GooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon

Only in Zamba Blend

MangoStone fruitOrangeTangerine

Property

PropertyHallertau BlancZamba Blend
Alpha acid9–12%8–12%
Beta acid4–7%4–6%
Co-humulone22–35%28–32%
Total oil0.8–2.2 mL1.5–2.5 mL
Myrcene50–75%60–70%
Humulene0–3%9–13%
Caryophyllene0–2%5–8%
Farnesene0–1%1–4%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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