GrungeistvsAhtanum

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

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

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 Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Ahtanum

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LemonFloral

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPeachPassion fruitLavenderZest

Only in Ahtanum

CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedar

Property

PropertyGrungeistAhtanum
Alpha acid2.9%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid9%4–6.5%
Co-humulone19.2%30–35%
Total oil-0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene-45–55%
Humulene-15–22%
Caryophyllene-9–12%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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