Hallertau TraditionvsHallertau (US)
Hallertau Tradition and Hallertau (US) are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Tradition
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.9 mL
Germany
Hallertau (US)
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–6.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hallertau Tradition
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Hallertau (US)
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hallertau Tradition
EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble
Only in Hallertau (US)
SlightlyFloralHerbal
Property
| Property | Hallertau Tradition | Hallertau (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 2.5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 18–26% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.9 mL | 0.6–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–32% | 35–44% |
| Humulene | 35–50% | 30–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 10–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |