Sitiva BlendvsHallertau Tradition

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

Sitiva Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

7.2–7.6%

Beta acid

4.2–4.5%

Total oil

-

United States

Hallertau Tradition

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.6–7%

Beta acid

3–6%

Total oil

0.5–1.9 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Sitiva Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Hallertau Tradition

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

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Sitiva Blend

Stone fruitFloralPeachLime

Only in Hallertau Tradition

EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble

Property

PropertySitiva BlendHallertau Tradition
Alpha acid7.2–7.6%4.6–7%
Beta acid4.2–4.5%3–6%
Co-humulone27–28%23–30%
Total oil-0.5–1.9 mL
Myrcene50–58%17–32%
Humulene10–11%35–50%
Caryophyllene-10–15%
Farnesene9–10%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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