SummervsWalhalla

Summer and Walhalla 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

Walhalla

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.97–10%

Beta acid

3.75–6%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Summer

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Walhalla

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrassyCitrus

Only in Summer

ApricotMelonStone fruitPassion fruitPeach

Only in Walhalla

GarlicHerbal

Property

PropertySummerWalhalla
Alpha acid5.6–6.4%5.97–10%
Beta acid4.8–6.1%3.75–6%
Co-humulone20–25%-
Total oil1.4–2 mL-
Myrcene29–38%-
Humulene28–50%-
Caryophyllene8–11%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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