Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Meridian
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
6–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Meridian
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemon
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedar
Only in Meridian
BerryTropicalMintSpearmint
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 6–9% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 45–50% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 1–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 7–9% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |