AhtanumvsErnest

Ahtanum and Ernest 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

Ernest

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.4–6.3%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.7–1.1 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Ahtanum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Ernest

  • 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 Ernest

GrassyHerbalSpicyStone fruit

Property

PropertyAhtanumErnest
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%4.4–6.3%
Beta acid4–6.5%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone30–35%50–55%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL0.7–1.1 mL
Myrcene45–55%50–60%
Humulene15–22%8–12%
Caryophyllene9–12%0–1%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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