US Santiam
Pedigree Triploid aroma selection using a diploid Tettnang clone and a tetraploid Hallertauer. Released in 1997
Maturity Medium
Yield 1400 - 2100 lb./acre
Growth Habit Very good
Disease Reaction Resistant to downy mildew
Pickability Normal
Drying/Baling Normal
Cone Structure TBA
Quality
Luplin Fine
Aroma Noble characteristics
Alpha Acids 5 - 7% w/w
Beta Acids 6 - 8% w/w
Co-Humulone 22 -24% of alpha acids
Storageability Fair
Total Oil 1.3 - 1.5 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 27 - 36% of whole oil
Humulene 23 -26% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 7 - 8% of whole oil
Farnesene 13.5 - 16% of whole oil
General Trade Perception New hop, but has been well received
Possible Substitutions German Tettnang, German Spalt, German Spalt Select
Beer Styles Lager, U.S. Ales, Pilsner
Other Information Is considered to be similar to Tettnang, very limited acreage being grown at this time.