SantiamvsYellow Sub
Santiam and Yellow Sub 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
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
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 Yellow Sub
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Santiam
FloralSpicyBlack currant
Only in Yellow Sub
SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry
Property
| Property | Santiam | Yellow Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 6.2–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 5.3–8.5% | - |
| 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 | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |