Hallertau TraditionvsSamba
Hallertau Tradition and Samba 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
Samba
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 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 Samba
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hallertau Tradition
EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble
Only in Samba
TropicalPineappleMangoStone fruitCandyOrange
Property
| Property | Hallertau Tradition | Samba |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.9 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–32% | - |
| Humulene | 35–50% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |