Gemini
Alpha acid
6–10.4%
Beta acid
3–4.28%
Total oil
-
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 Gemini
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Gemini
HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityCandyMandarinHayBlack currant
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Gemini | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10.4% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.28% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–32% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 32–33% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |