Sequoia BlendvsSamba

Sequoia Blend and Samba are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Sequoia Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 mL

United States

Samba

Aroma

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Sequoia Blend

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Samba

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

MangoPineapple

Only in Sequoia Blend

Pine

Only in Samba

TropicalStone fruitCandyOrange

Property

PropertySequoia BlendSamba
Alpha acid9–12%8–12%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%4–6%
Co-humulone28–32%28–32%
Total oil1.5–2.5 mL1.5–2.5 mL
Myrcene55–65%-
Humulene--
Caryophyllene5–9%-
Farnesene12–20%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma