SambavsParadigm

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

Samba

Aroma

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 mL

United States

Paradigm

Aroma

Alpha acid

8–11.7%

Beta acid

3.9–6.3%

Total oil

1.2–2.17 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Samba

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Paradigm

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

TropicalStone fruitCandy

Only in Samba

PineappleMangoOrange

Only in Paradigm

HerbalSpicyMelonDankPapayaMintPearChamomile

Property

PropertySambaParadigm
Alpha acid8–12%8–11.7%
Beta acid4–6%3.9–6.3%
Co-humulone28–32%34–35%
Total oil1.5–2.5 mL1.2–2.17 mL
Myrcene-39–40%
Humulene-4–5%
Caryophyllene-3–4%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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