WalhallavsSantiam

Walhalla and Santiam 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

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 Walhalla

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Santiam

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Walhalla

CitrusGarlicGrassyHerbal

Only in Santiam

FloralSpicyBlack currant

Property

PropertyWalhallaSantiam
Alpha acid5.97–10%5–8.5%
Beta acid3.75–6%5.3–8.5%
Co-humulone-18–24%
Total oil-1–2.2 mL
Myrcene-15–25%
Humulene-20–30%
Caryophyllene-6–9%
Farnesene-14–18%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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