Styrian CardinalvsSantiam
Styrian Cardinal and Santiam are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Santiam
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Styrian Cardinal
CitrusGooseberryPineappleOrangeLimeJasmineGuava
Only in Santiam
FloralSpicyBlack currant
Property
| Property | Styrian Cardinal | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–15% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.6% | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–37% | 18–24% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 14–18% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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