ParadigmvsSamba

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

Paradigm

Aroma

Alpha acid

8–11.7%

Beta acid

3.9–6.3%

Total oil

1.2–2.17 mL

United States

Samba

Aroma

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Paradigm

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Samba

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Stone fruitTropicalCandy

Only in Paradigm

HerbalSpicyMelonDankPapayaMintPearChamomile

Only in Samba

PineappleMangoOrange

Property

PropertyParadigmSamba
Alpha acid8–11.7%8–12%
Beta acid3.9–6.3%4–6%
Co-humulone34–35%28–32%
Total oil1.2–2.17 mL1.5–2.5 mL
Myrcene39–40%-
Humulene4–5%-
Caryophyllene3–4%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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