TNT Blend
Alpha acid
11.5–13%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.3–1.5 mL
United States
Santiam
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
| Property | TNT Blend | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | - | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 18–24% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.5 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–25% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 14–18% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |