Bouclier
Alpha acid
3.8–8.5%
Beta acid
2.4–3.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.6 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 Bouclier
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Bouclier
HerbalGrassySpicy
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Bouclier | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–8.5% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.4–3.3% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 42–47% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.6 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 33–35% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |