Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
X13459
Alpha acid
3–5.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick X13459
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedarLemon
Only in X13459
TropicalPeachStrawberry
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | X13459 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 3–5.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 15–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |