ParadigmvsHallertau Blanc
Paradigm and Hallertau Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Paradigm
Alpha acid
8–11.7%
Beta acid
3.9–6.3%
Total oil
1.2–2.17 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 Paradigm
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Paradigm
HerbalStone fruitTropicalSpicyMelonCandyDankPapayaMintPearChamomile
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | Paradigm | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11.7% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.9–6.3% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 22–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.17 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–40% | 50–75% |
| Humulene | 4–5% | 0–3% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 0–2% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma