TNT BlendvsSantiam

TNT Blend and Santiam 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

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 TNT Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Santiam

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in TNT Blend

FruityCitrusGreen

Only in Santiam

FloralSpicyBlack currant

Property

PropertyTNT BlendSantiam
Alpha acid11.5–13%5–8.5%
Beta acid-5.3–8.5%
Co-humulone-18–24%
Total oil1.3–1.5 mL1–2.2 mL
Myrcene-15–25%
Humulene-20–30%
Caryophyllene-6–9%
Farnesene-14–18%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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