Southern SublimevsAhtanum
Southern Sublime and Ahtanum are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Sublime
Alpha acid
10.8–13.4%
Beta acid
4.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
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 Southern Sublime
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Ahtanum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Southern Sublime
OrangePlumMangoDankPungent
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Southern Sublime | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.8–13.4% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.9% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |