AhtanumvsKazbek

Ahtanum and Kazbek are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Ahtanum

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–6.5%

Beta acid

4–6.5%

Total oil

0.5–1.7 mL

United States

Kazbek

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

0.9–1.8 mL

Czech Republic

Key differences

When to pick Ahtanum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Kazbek

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Lemon

Only in Ahtanum

CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedar

Only in Kazbek

Spicy

Property

PropertyAhtanumKazbek
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%5–8%
Beta acid4–6.5%4–6%
Co-humulone30–35%35–40%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL0.9–1.8 mL
Myrcene45–55%40–55%
Humulene15–22%20–35%
Caryophyllene9–12%10–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesCzech Republic
PurposeAromaAroma

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