SantiamvsStyrian Cardinal
Santiam and Styrian Cardinal 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
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Santiam
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Styrian Cardinal
CitrusGooseberryPineappleOrangeLimeJasmineGuava
Property
| Property | Santiam | Styrian Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 8–15% |
| Beta acid | 5.3–8.5% | 3.2–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 18–24% | 31–37% |
| Total oil | 1–2.2 mL | 3–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 14–18% | 5–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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