HarmonievsAhtanum

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

Harmonie

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–8%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

0.9–1.4 mL

Czech Republic

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 Harmonie

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Ahtanum

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Harmonie

BananaCaramelGreenApricot

Only in Ahtanum

CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon

Property

PropertyHarmonieAhtanum
Alpha acid4–8%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid5–8%4–6.5%
Co-humulone19–22%30–35%
Total oil0.9–1.4 mL0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene30–40%45–55%
Humulene10–20%15–22%
Caryophyllene6–11%9–12%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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