Yellow SubvsSantiam

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

Yellow Sub

Aroma

Alpha acid

6.2–7.2%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

-

Germany

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 Yellow Sub

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

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 Yellow Sub

SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry

Only in Santiam

FloralSpicyBlack currant

Property

PropertyYellow SubSantiam
Alpha acid6.2–7.2%5–8.5%
Beta acid-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%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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