Meridian
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
6–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 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 Meridian
- 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
Shared aromas
CitrusLemon
Only in Meridian
BerryTropicalMintSpearmint
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedar
Property
| Property | Meridian | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–9% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 45–50% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 7–9% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |