Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Summer
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
| Property | Ahtanum | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 5.6–6.4% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 1.4–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 29–38% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 28–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |