BohemievsAhtanum

Bohemie and Ahtanum are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Bohemie

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8%

Beta acid

6–9%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

Czech Republic

Ahtanum

Aroma

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 Bohemie

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Ahtanum

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralCitrus

Only in Bohemie

HerbalSpicy

Only in Ahtanum

GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedarLemon

Property

PropertyBohemieAhtanum
Alpha acid5–8%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid6–9%4–6.5%
Co-humulone23–26%30–35%
Total oil1–1.5 mL0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene30–45%45–55%
Humulene17–23%15–22%
Caryophyllene7–10%9–12%
Farnesene1–3%0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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