AhtanumvsLemondrop

Ahtanum and Lemondrop 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

Lemondrop

Aroma

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

PropertyAhtanumLemondrop
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%5–7%
Beta acid4–6.5%4–6%
Co-humulone30–35%28–34%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene45–55%45–47%
Humulene15–22%56–58%
Caryophyllene9–12%9–10%
Farnesene0–1%6–7%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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