Multihead
Alpha acid
3.5–4.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 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 Multihead
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Multihead
TropicalPeach
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Multihead | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–4.5% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 45% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–49% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |