Hallertau TraditionvsMcKenzie
Hallertau Tradition and McKenzie 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
McKenzie
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
2–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hallertau Tradition
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick McKenzie
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hallertau Tradition
EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble
Only in McKenzie
GrapefruitLemonNectarineMelonPineThymeStone fruitDankFloral
Property
| Property | Hallertau Tradition | McKenzie |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 9–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 8–9% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.9 mL | 2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–32% | - |
| Humulene | 35–50% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |