Zamba BlendvsLemondrop
Zamba Blend and Lemondrop 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
Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
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 Lemondrop
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 Zamba Blend
MangoStone fruitOrangeTangerinePineapple
Only in Lemondrop
CitrusLemonFloralMintGreenMelon
Property
| Property | Zamba Blend | Lemondrop |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 28–34% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 45–47% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 56–58% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 1–4% | 6–7% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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