Aquila
Alpha acid
6.5–8.9%
Beta acid
3–4.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aquila
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aquila
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Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Aquila | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.9% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.9% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 46% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 61–63% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 1–3% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 2–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |