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
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
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 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
| Property | Sitiva Blend | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–7.6% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.2–4.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–58% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 9–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |