AhtanumvsHuell Melon
Ahtanum and Huell Melon 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
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Huell Melon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Only in Huell Melon
MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetOrangeVanilla
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Huell Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 6.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 35–37% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |