SantiamvsHuell Melon
Santiam and Huell Melon are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Santiam
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Huell Melon
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Santiam
FloralSpicyBlack currant
Only in Huell Melon
MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetOrangeVanilla
Property
| Property | Santiam | Huell Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 6.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 5.3–8.5% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 18–24% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 1–2.2 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 35–37% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 14–18% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |