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
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Samba
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
| Property | Sequoia Blend | Samba |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | - |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 12–20% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |