Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Taiheke
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruitFloralLemon
Only in Ahtanum
GeraniumPineEarthyCedar
Only in Taiheke
TropicalLimeSpicy
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Taiheke |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–5% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |