Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Solero
Alpha acid
9–11.2%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Solero
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Only in Solero
TropicalMangoPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Solero |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 9–11.2% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 30–45% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 1.5–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 15–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |