Hallertau TraditionvsWild Loyalist
Hallertau Tradition and Wild Loyalist 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
Wild Loyalist
Alpha acid
3.7–5.6%
Beta acid
4.7–6.7%
Total oil
-
Canada
Key differences
When to pick Hallertau Tradition
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Wild Loyalist
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyNoble
Only in Hallertau Tradition
GrassyNectarFruity
Only in Wild Loyalist
HerbalSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Hallertau Tradition | Wild Loyalist |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 3.7–5.6% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 4.7–6.7% |
| 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 | Canada |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Styrian Golding