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

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–6%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

-

Canada

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 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

PropertyCanadian RedvineAhtanum
Alpha acid5–6%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid5–6%4–6.5%
Co-humulone47%30–35%
Total oil-0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene69–71%45–55%
Humulene1–3%15–22%
Caryophyllene1–3%9–12%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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