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

Aroma

Alpha acid

10.8–13.4%

Beta acid

4.9%

Total oil

-

South Africa

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 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

PropertySouthern SublimeAhtanum
Alpha acid10.8–13.4%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid4.9%4–6.5%
Co-humulone26%30–35%
Total oil-0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene49–51%45–55%
Humulene2–4%15–22%
Caryophyllene5–7%9–12%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginSouth AfricaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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