Samba
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Samba
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalStone fruit
Only in Samba
PineappleMangoCandyOrange
Only in Enigma
BerryRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | Samba | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 23–30% |
| Humulene | - | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 9–12% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc
Nelson Sauvin