Ernest
Alpha acid
4.4–6.3%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
United Kingdom
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 Ernest
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Ahtanum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ernest
GrassyHerbalSpicyStone fruit
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Ernest | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.4–6.3% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 50–55% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.1 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 8–12% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–1% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |