HPA-016vsSantiam

HPA-016 and Santiam are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HPA-016

Aroma

Alpha acid

15.7–18.7%

Beta acid

5.9–9%

Total oil

1.7–1.9 mL

Australia

Santiam

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8.5%

Beta acid

5.3–8.5%

Total oil

1–2.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick HPA-016

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Santiam

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in HPA-016

MandarinCitrusPineFruity

Only in Santiam

FloralSpicyBlack currant

Property

PropertyHPA-016Santiam
Alpha acid15.7–18.7%5–8.5%
Beta acid5.9–9%5.3–8.5%
Co-humulone33–37%18–24%
Total oil1.7–1.9 mL1–2.2 mL
Myrcene35–49%15–25%
Humulene0–2%20–30%
Caryophyllene6–12%6–9%
Farnesene0–1%14–18%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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