Michigan CoppervsSantiam
Michigan Copper and Santiam are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Michigan Copper
Alpha acid
8.8–11%
Beta acid
2–3.5%
Total oil
1.15–2.7 mL
United States
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 Michigan Copper
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Santiam
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralBlack currant
Only in Michigan Copper
HibiscusTropicalCandyResinFruity
Only in Santiam
Spicy
Property
| Property | Michigan Copper | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–11% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3.5% | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–36% | 18–24% |
| Total oil | 1.15–2.7 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 42–44% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 14–18% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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