MonroevsSantiam

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

Monroe

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–2.9%

Beta acid

6.5–7.5%

Total oil

0.95–1 mL

Germany

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 Monroe

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Santiam

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Monroe

MildSmoothStrawberryCherryPlumPassion fruitRaspberryOrangeRaspberry

Only in Santiam

FloralSpicyBlack currant

Property

PropertyMonroeSantiam
Alpha acid2.5–2.9%5–8.5%
Beta acid6.5–7.5%5.3–8.5%
Co-humulone-18–24%
Total oil0.95–1 mL1–2.2 mL
Myrcene-15–25%
Humulene-20–30%
Caryophyllene-6–9%
Farnesene-14–18%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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