EkuanotvsAhtanum

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

Ekuanot

Aroma

Alpha acid

13–15.5%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

2–4.5 mL

United States

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 Ekuanot

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Ahtanum

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LemonCitrus

Only in Ekuanot

LimeOrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonGuava

Only in Ahtanum

GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedar

Property

PropertyEkuanotAhtanum
Alpha acid13–15.5%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid4–5.5%4–6.5%
Co-humulone31–38%30–35%
Total oil2–4.5 mL0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene30–45%45–55%
Humulene12–20%15–22%
Caryophyllene8–12%9–12%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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