Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruitEarthy
Only in Ahtanum
GeraniumPineFloralCedarLemon
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeTangerineOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |