Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
HBC 630
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick HBC 630
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedarLemon
Only in HBC 630
CherryHerbalRaspberryTropicalCandyFruity
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | HBC 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |