AhtanumvsEkuanot

Ahtanum and Ekuanot are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Ahtanum

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–6.5%

Beta acid

4–6.5%

Total oil

0.5–1.7 mL

United States

Ekuanot

Aroma

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

PropertyAhtanumEkuanot
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%13–15.5%
Beta acid4–6.5%4–5.5%
Co-humulone30–35%31–38%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL2–4.5 mL
Myrcene45–55%30–45%
Humulene15–22%12–20%
Caryophyllene9–12%8–12%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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