Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
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 Omega
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Omega
-
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Omega | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–54% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 16–18% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |