Aramis
Alpha acid
5.5–8.5%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–1.6 mL
France
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 Aramis
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Aramis
GreenHerbalSpicyGrassyBlack currant
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Aramis | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–8.5% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–42% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.6 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–41% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 19–22% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–8% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 2–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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