Zamba BlendvsHuell Melon
Zamba Blend and Huell Melon 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
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Zamba Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Huell Melon
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Orange
Only in Zamba Blend
MangoStone fruitTangerinePineapple
Only in Huell Melon
MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetVanilla
Property
| Property | Zamba Blend | Huell Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 6.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 35–37% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 1–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |