Paradigm
Alpha acid
8–11.7%
Beta acid
3.9–6.3%
Total oil
1.2–2.17 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 Paradigm
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Ahtanum
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Paradigm
HerbalStone fruitTropicalSpicyMelonCandyDankPapayaMintPearChamomile
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Paradigm | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11.7% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.9–6.3% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.17 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–40% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 4–5% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |