Ahhhroma
Alpha acid
15.4–18.8%
Beta acid
6–9%
Total oil
2.1–4 mL
United States
XJA2/436
Alpha acid
11.5–16.4%
Beta acid
7.8–8.4%
Total oil
1.1–1.7 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Ahhhroma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick XJA2/436
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ahhhroma
TangerinePineappleLimeMangoCinnamonPear
Only in XJA2/436
LemonZestPapayaCataloupeGooseberryResinCitrusBlueberry
Property
| Property | Ahhhroma | XJA2/436 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15.4–18.8% | 11.5–16.4% |
| Beta acid | 6–9% | 7.8–8.4% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 29–30% |
| Total oil | 2.1–4 mL | 1.1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–56% | 18–30% |
| Humulene | 12–13% | 21–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–18% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |