Nectaron
Alpha acid
9.5–12%
Beta acid
4.5–5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
New Zealand
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 Nectaron
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Ahtanum
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruit
Only in Nectaron
TropicalPineapplePassion fruitPeachNectar
Only in Ahtanum
GeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Nectaron | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–12% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–28% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–65% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |