Sitiva BlendvsAhtanum

Sitiva Blend and Ahtanum are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Sitiva Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

7.2–7.6%

Beta acid

4.2–4.5%

Total oil

-

United States

Ahtanum

Aroma

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 Sitiva Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Ahtanum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Sitiva Blend

Stone fruitPeachLime

Only in Ahtanum

CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedarLemon

Property

PropertySitiva BlendAhtanum
Alpha acid7.2–7.6%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid4.2–4.5%4–6.5%
Co-humulone27–28%30–35%
Total oil-0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene50–58%45–55%
Humulene10–11%15–22%
Caryophyllene-9–12%
Farnesene9–10%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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