Zamba BlendvsSamba
Zamba Blend and Samba 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
Samba
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
MangoStone fruitOrangePineapple
Only in Zamba Blend
Tangerine
Only in Samba
TropicalCandy
Property
| Property | Zamba Blend | Samba |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | - |
| Humulene | 9–13% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 1–4% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |