Premiant
Alpha acid
7–9%
Beta acid
3.5–6.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Czech Republic
Pahto
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Premiant
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Pahto
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Neutral
Only in Premiant
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Only in Pahto
HerbalEarthyCleanSmooth
Property
| Property | Premiant | Pahto |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–9% | 17–20% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–6.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 18–23% | 26–32% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–50% | 58–72% |
| Humulene | 20–40% | 8–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 3–6% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Styrian Golding