Sládek
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4–11%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Czech Republic
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 Sládek
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Ahtanum
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Sládek
NobleFruityPeachPassion fruit
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Sládek | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–11% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–40% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–50% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 20–40% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |