Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Sun
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4.5–7%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sun
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Only in Sun
Herbal
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 15–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |