SolerovsAhtanum

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

Solero

Aroma

Alpha acid

9–11.2%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.5–2 mL

Germany

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 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

PropertySoleroAhtanum
Alpha acid9–11.2%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid5–7%4–6.5%
Co-humulone30–45%30–35%
Total oil1.5–2 mL0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene-45–55%
Humulene-15–22%
Caryophyllene-9–12%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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