WalhallavsAramis

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

Walhalla

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.97–10%

Beta acid

3.75–6%

Total oil

-

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 Walhalla

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

When to pick Aramis

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusGrassyHerbal

Only in Walhalla

Garlic

Only in Aramis

GreenSpicyBlack currantFloral

Property

PropertyWalhallaAramis
Alpha acid5.97–10%5.5–8.5%
Beta acid3.75–6%3–5.5%
Co-humulone-20–42%
Total oil-1.2–1.6 mL
Myrcene-38–41%
Humulene-19–22%
Caryophyllene-2–8%
Farnesene-2–4%
OriginUnited StatesFrance
PurposeAromaAroma

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