| General Hop Characteristics
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| Chemical Composition
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| Alpha Acids:
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5-7 %
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| Beta Acids:
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6-8.5 %
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| Cohumulone:
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20-24 %
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| Myrcene:
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27-45 %
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| Humulene:
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20-26 %
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| Caryophyllene:
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5-8 %
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| Farnesene:
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13-16 %
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| Total Oil:
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1.3-1.7 %
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| Storage
(%AA/6 Mo/20°C):
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40-50 %
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| Growing Characteristics
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| Yield:
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medium
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| Harvest:
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early to midseason
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
A triploid American aroma hop created from a diploid Tettnanger and a tetraploid Hallertauer, Santiam was released in 1998. It is considered an excellent aroma hop with some Tettnanger-like noble character.
