Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Lemondrop
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloralLemon
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedar
Only in Lemondrop
MintGreenMelon
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Lemondrop |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 28–34% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–47% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 56–58% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–7% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |