Wild LoyalistvsSantiam

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

Wild Loyalist

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.7–5.6%

Beta acid

4.7–6.7%

Total oil

-

Canada

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 Wild Loyalist

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Santiam

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyFloral

Only in Wild Loyalist

HerbalEarthyNoble

Only in Santiam

Black currant

Property

PropertyWild LoyalistSantiam
Alpha acid3.7–5.6%5–8.5%
Beta acid4.7–6.7%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%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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