Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 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 Lemondrop
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Ahtanum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemonFloral
Only in Lemondrop
MintGreenMelon
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedar
Property
| Property | Lemondrop | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–34% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–47% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 56–58% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |