AhtanumvsZamba Blend
Ahtanum and Zamba Blend are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Zamba Blend
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zamba Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Only in Zamba Blend
MangoStone fruitOrangeTangerinePineapple
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Zamba Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 9–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–4% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |