Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Santiam
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Tropica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Santiam
FloralSpicyBlack currant
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinOrangeTropicalDank
Property
| Property | Santiam | Tropica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 8.8% |
| Beta acid | 5.3–8.5% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 18–24% | - |
| Total oil | 1–2.2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | - |
| Humulene | 20–30% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 14–18% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Spalt