SummervsHallertau Blanc
Summer and Hallertau Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Summer
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Passion fruit
Only in Summer
ApricotMelonGrassyCitrusStone fruitPeach
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | Summer | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–6.4% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 22–35% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–38% | 50–75% |
| Humulene | 28–50% | 0–3% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 0–2% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Nelson Sauvin
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