AhtanumvsFalconer's Flight
Ahtanum and Falconer's Flight are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Falconer's Flight
Alpha acid
9.5–12%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.4–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Falconer's Flight
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitPineFloralLemon
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGeraniumEarthyCedar
Only in Falconer's Flight
Tropical
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Falconer's Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 9.5–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 20–29% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 1.4–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 43–62% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |