Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Omega
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Only in Omega
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Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Omega |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 9–10% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 29% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 52–54% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |