Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Aquila
Alpha acid
6.5–8.9%
Beta acid
3–4.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Aquila
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Only in Aquila
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Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Aquila |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 6.5–8.9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 3–4.9% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 46% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 61–63% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 1–3% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |