Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Idaho 7
Alpha acid
9.5–14.9%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Idaho 7
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruitPineEarthyFloral
Only in Ahtanum
GeraniumCedarLemon
Only in Idaho 7
Black currantTropicalApricotOrangePapayaResinBlack currant
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Idaho 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 9.5–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |