Pacific CrestvsAhtanum
Pacific Crest and Ahtanum are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
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 Pacific Crest
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
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyFloralPine
Only in Pacific Crest
NobleTobaccoGrassySpicyHerbal
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Pacific Crest | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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