Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Helga
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Santiam
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Helga
Noble
Only in Santiam
FloralSpicyBlack currant
Property
| Property | Helga | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.3% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 18–24% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 1–13% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 35–55% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–45% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 14–18% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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