AhtanumvsSummer

Ahtanum and Summer 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

Summer

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.6–6.4%

Beta acid

4.8–6.1%

Total oil

1.4–2 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick Ahtanum

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Summer

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Ahtanum

GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon

Only in Summer

ApricotMelonGrassyStone fruitPassion fruitPeach

Property

PropertyAhtanumSummer
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%5.6–6.4%
Beta acid4–6.5%4.8–6.1%
Co-humulone30–35%20–25%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL1.4–2 mL
Myrcene45–55%29–38%
Humulene15–22%28–50%
Caryophyllene9–12%8–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesAustralia
PurposeAromaAroma

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