Zamba BlendvsAriana
Zamba Blend and Ariana are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Zamba Blend
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Ariana
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
1.6–2.4 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Zamba Blend
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Ariana
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TangerinePineapple
Only in Zamba Blend
MangoStone fruitOrange
Only in Ariana
CitrusPassion fruitJasmineHerbalFruityGooseberry
Property
| Property | Zamba Blend | Ariana |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 9–13% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 40–42% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 1.6–2.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 57–59% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 1–4% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |