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Description
Zamba Hops
Zamba®: formerly known as Samba, is the first proprietary release from the BSG Hop Solutions Program. This dynamic hop blend delivers a complex aroma characterized by juicy tropical fruits like pineapple and mango, complemented by stone fruits, candy, and orange tangerine notes. Designed to evoke an overwhelming tropical dance explosion, Zamba® is ideal for brewers seeking to create hop-forward ales and lagers with a vibrant fruit profile.
Zamba® Hops Overview
- Flavors: Tropical fruit, tangerine, stone fruit
- Primary Usage: Aroma, late kettle additions, dry hopping
- Best Beer Styles: Hazy IPA, IPA, Pale Ale, Session IPA
- Similar Varieties: Mosaic®, El Dorado®, Azacca®, Galaxy
Background
Developed by BSG as part of their Hop Solutions Program, Zamba® (HS-1214) represents a significant innovation in hop blending. By combining select hop varieties, BSG created a blend that offers a unique and intense tropical fruit character. Zamba® is crafted to enhance late kettle and dry hop additions, ensuring that its complex aroma profile carries through into the finished beer. Its versatility makes it a valuable addition to a wide range of hop-forward beer styles.
Zamba Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 8.0 – 12.0% |
| Beta Acids | 4.0 – 6.0% |
| Cohumulone | 28 – 32% |
| Total Oil Content | 1.5 – 2.5 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 60 – 70% |
| Humulene | 9 – 13% |
| Caryophyllene | 5 – 8% |
| Farnesene | 1 – 4% |
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