PetoskeyvsSantiam

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

Petoskey

Aroma

Alpha acid

12.1%

Beta acid

6.16%

Total oil

-

United States

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 Petoskey

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Santiam

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Petoskey

PungentPineapple

Only in Santiam

SpicyBlack currant

Property

PropertyPetoskeySantiam
Alpha acid12.1%5–8.5%
Beta acid6.16%5.3–8.5%
Co-humulone-18–24%
Total oil-1–2.2 mL
Myrcene-15–25%
Humulene-20–30%
Caryophyllene-6–9%
Farnesene-14–18%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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