Hallertau TraditionvsPetoskey
Hallertau Tradition and Petoskey 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
Petoskey
Alpha acid
12.1%
Beta acid
6.16%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hallertau Tradition
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Petoskey
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hallertau Tradition
EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble
Only in Petoskey
FloralPungentPineapple
Property
| Property | Hallertau Tradition | Petoskey |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 12.1% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 6.16% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.9 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 17–32% | - |
| Humulene | 35–50% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |