Pacifica
Alpha acid
5–6%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 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 Pacifica
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Ahtanum
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Pacifica
OrangeMarmaladeHayHoneyTangyZest
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Pacifica | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–6% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.2 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 10–15% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 45–55% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–18% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |