Santiam hops offer a unique aroma that is quickly gaining a loyal following amongst home and craft brewers. Known best for its strong black pepper, herbaceous, and floral characteristics, Santaim hops are generally not utilized for their bittering power. A great choice for Belgian Ale, Pilsner, Bock, and Munic Helles recipes. ,,Hop Statistics:,Alpha Acids: 5.0 - 7.0%,Beta Acids: 6.0 - 8.5%,Alpha-Beta Ratio: .58 - 1.16,Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 20 - 24%,Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.3 - 1.7,Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): NA,Similar Hop Varieties:German Spalt, German Spalter Select, German Tettnang