AhtanumvsPetoskey

Ahtanum and Petoskey 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

Petoskey

Aroma

Alpha acid

12.1%

Beta acid

6.16%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Ahtanum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Petoskey

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Ahtanum

CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedarLemon

Only in Petoskey

PungentPineapple

Property

PropertyAhtanumPetoskey
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%12.1%
Beta acid4–6.5%6.16%
Co-humulone30–35%-
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL-
Myrcene45–55%-
Humulene15–22%-
Caryophyllene9–12%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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