Kazbek
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Czech Republic
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 Kazbek
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Ahtanum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lemon
Only in Kazbek
Spicy
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedar
Property
| Property | Kazbek | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |