Samba
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Samba
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Tropica
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalPineappleOrange
Only in Samba
MangoStone fruitCandy
Only in Tropica
MandarinDank
Property
| Property | Samba | Tropica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 8.8% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | - |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | - | - |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |