WalhallavsSummer

Walhalla and Summer 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

Summer

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.6–6.4%

Beta acid

4.8–6.1%

Total oil

1.4–2 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick Walhalla

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Summer

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusGrassy

Only in Walhalla

GarlicHerbal

Only in Summer

ApricotMelonStone fruitPassion fruitPeach

Property

PropertyWalhallaSummer
Alpha acid5.97–10%5.6–6.4%
Beta acid3.75–6%4.8–6.1%
Co-humulone-20–25%
Total oil-1.4–2 mL
Myrcene-29–38%
Humulene-28–50%
Caryophyllene-8–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesAustralia
PurposeAromaAroma

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