SambavsHallertau Blanc
Samba and Hallertau Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Samba
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 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 Samba
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pineapple
Only in Samba
TropicalMangoStone fruitCandyOrange
Only in Hallertau Blanc
GooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | Samba | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 22–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 50–75% |
| Humulene | - | 0–3% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 0–2% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Nelson Sauvin