Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Talus
Alpha acid
8.1–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Santiam
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Talus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Santiam
SpicyBlack currant
Only in Talus
GrapefruitCitrusRosePineResinTropicalSagePotpourriCreamStone fruitWoody
Property
| Property | Santiam | Talus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 8.1–9.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.3–8.5% | 8.3–10.2% |
| Co-humulone | 18–24% | 34–39% |
| Total oil | 1–2.2 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 16–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 9–13% |
| Farnesene | 14–18% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Spalt