AhtanumvsParadigm

Ahtanum and Paradigm 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

Paradigm

Aroma

Alpha acid

8–11.7%

Beta acid

3.9–6.3%

Total oil

1.2–2.17 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Ahtanum

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Paradigm

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Ahtanum

CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon

Only in Paradigm

HerbalStone fruitTropicalSpicyMelonCandyDankPapayaMintPearChamomile

Property

PropertyAhtanumParadigm
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%8–11.7%
Beta acid4–6.5%3.9–6.3%
Co-humulone30–35%34–35%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL1.2–2.17 mL
Myrcene45–55%39–40%
Humulene15–22%4–5%
Caryophyllene9–12%3–4%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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