Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 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 Medusa
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemon
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonApricotLimeAlfalfaPeach
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedar
Property
| Property | Medusa | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |