Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
BRU-1
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick BRU-1
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Only in BRU-1
PineappleGreenFruity
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | BRU-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 13–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 8–10% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 35–37% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 1.5–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 50–55% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 7–8% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |