AhtanumvsTeamaker

Ahtanum and Teamaker 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

Teamaker

Aroma

Alpha acid

0.6–1.8%

Beta acid

5.4–13.2%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Ahtanum

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Teamaker

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Ahtanum

CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedarLemon

Only in Teamaker

Subtle

Property

PropertyAhtanumTeamaker
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%0.6–1.8%
Beta acid4–6.5%5.4–13.2%
Co-humulone30–35%-
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL-
Myrcene45–55%59–61%
Humulene15–22%1–2%
Caryophyllene9–12%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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