LemondropvsAhtanum

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

Lemondrop

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–7%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

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 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

PropertyLemondropAhtanum
Alpha acid5–7%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid4–6%4–6.5%
Co-humulone28–34%30–35%
Total oil0.8–2 mL0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene45–47%45–55%
Humulene56–58%15–22%
Caryophyllene9–10%9–12%
Farnesene6–7%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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