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

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8.5%

Beta acid

5.3–8.5%

Total oil

1–2.2 mL

United States

Yellow Sub

Aroma

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

PropertySantiamYellow Sub
Alpha acid5–8.5%6.2–7.2%
Beta acid5.3–8.5%-
Co-humulone18–24%-
Total oil1–2.2 mL-
Myrcene15–25%-
Humulene20–30%-
Caryophyllene6–9%-
Farnesene14–18%-
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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