Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 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 Saaz (US)
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Santiam
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Saaz (US)
SlightlyEarthyNoble
Only in Santiam
FloralSpicyBlack currant
Property
| Property | Saaz (US) | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–4.5% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 18–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 9–13% | 14–18% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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