Canadian RedvinevsAhtanum
Canadian Redvine and Ahtanum are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Canadian Redvine
Alpha acid
5–6%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
-
Canada
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 Canadian Redvine
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Ahtanum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineGrapefruit
Only in Canadian Redvine
CherryBerry
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGeraniumEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Canadian Redvine | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–6% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 47% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 69–71% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 1–3% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |