Falconer's FlightvsAhtanum
Falconer's Flight and Ahtanum are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Falconer's Flight
Alpha acid
9.5–12%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.4–3 mL
United States
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 Falconer's Flight
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Ahtanum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralGrapefruitLemonPine
Only in Falconer's Flight
Tropical
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGeraniumEarthyCedar
Property
| Property | Falconer's Flight | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–12% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–29% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 1.4–3 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 43–62% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |