Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Medusa
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemon
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedar
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonApricotLimeAlfalfaPeach
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Medusa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 35–49% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 0.4–0.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 13–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |