LotusvsHallertau Blanc
Lotus and Hallertau Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Lotus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- 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 Lotus
OrangeVanillaBerryTropicalCream
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | Lotus | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 33–39% | 22–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 50–75% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 0–3% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 0–2% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Nelson Sauvin