CeleiavsAhtanum

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

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 mL

Slovenia

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 Celeia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

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

FloralEarthy

Only in Celeia

NobleLavenderSpicyHerbal

Only in Ahtanum

CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineCedarLemon

Property

PropertyCeleiaAhtanum
Alpha acid3–6%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid2–4%4–6.5%
Co-humulone25–29%30–35%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene26–35%45–55%
Humulene18–23%15–22%
Caryophyllene8–9%9–12%
Farnesene3–7%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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