TNT BlendvsAramis

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

TNT Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

11.5–13%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.3–1.5 mL

United States

Aramis

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.5–8.5%

Beta acid

3–5.5%

Total oil

1.2–1.6 mL

France

Key differences

When to pick TNT Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Aramis

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusGreen

Only in TNT Blend

Fruity

Only in Aramis

HerbalSpicyGrassyBlack currantFloral

Property

PropertyTNT BlendAramis
Alpha acid11.5–13%5.5–8.5%
Beta acid-3–5.5%
Co-humulone-20–42%
Total oil1.3–1.5 mL1.2–1.6 mL
Myrcene-38–41%
Humulene-19–22%
Caryophyllene-2–8%
Farnesene-2–4%
OriginUnited StatesFrance
PurposeAromaAroma

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