Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Equinox
Alpha acid
14.5–15.5%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Equinox
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Only in Equinox
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Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 14.5–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 32–38% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 15–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |