Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemon
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedar
Only in Ekuanot
LimeOrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonGuava
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |