Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Gemini
Alpha acid
6–10.4%
Beta acid
3–4.28%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Gemini
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Only in Gemini
HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityCandyMandarinHayBlack currant
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 6–10.4% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 3–4.28% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 31–32% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 32–33% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |