Hallertau (US)vsHallertau Tradition

Hallertau (US) and Hallertau Tradition are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Hallertau (US)

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–6.5%

Beta acid

2.5–6.5%

Total oil

0.6–1.5 mL

United States

Hallertau Tradition

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.6–7%

Beta acid

3–6%

Total oil

0.5–1.9 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Hallertau (US)

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Hallertau Tradition

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Hallertau (US)

SlightlyFloralHerbal

Only in Hallertau Tradition

EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble

Property

PropertyHallertau (US)Hallertau Tradition
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%4.6–7%
Beta acid2.5–6.5%3–6%
Co-humulone18–26%23–30%
Total oil0.6–1.5 mL0.5–1.9 mL
Myrcene35–44%17–32%
Humulene30–38%35–50%
Caryophyllene10–12%10–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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