Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Smaragd
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Smaragd
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedarLemon
Only in Smaragd
FruitySpicyTobaccoAniseCloveNoble
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Smaragd |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 13–18% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 30–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 9–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |