Solero
Alpha acid
9–11.2%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–2 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 Solero
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Ahtanum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Solero
TropicalMangoPassion fruit
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Solero | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11.2% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–45% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |