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%
