SummervsSantiam

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

Summer

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.6–6.4%

Beta acid

4.8–6.1%

Total oil

1.4–2 mL

Australia

Santiam

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8.5%

Beta acid

5.3–8.5%

Total oil

1–2.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Summer

  • 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 Summer

ApricotMelonGrassyCitrusStone fruitPassion fruitPeach

Only in Santiam

FloralSpicyBlack currant

Property

PropertySummerSantiam
Alpha acid5.6–6.4%5–8.5%
Beta acid4.8–6.1%5.3–8.5%
Co-humulone20–25%18–24%
Total oil1.4–2 mL1–2.2 mL
Myrcene29–38%15–25%
Humulene28–50%20–30%
Caryophyllene8–11%6–9%
Farnesene0–1%14–18%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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