Saphir
Alpha acid
2–4.5%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–1.4 mL
Germany
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 Saphir
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
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Saphir
SpicyFruityTangerine
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Saphir | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4.5% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–7% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 12–17% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.4 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |