Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Minstrel
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
3–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–0.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Minstrel
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Only in Minstrel
HerbalSpicyBerryOrange
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Minstrel |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 3–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 0.5–0.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 22–25% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 1–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 7–9% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |