Styrian CardinalvsAhtanum
Styrian Cardinal and Ahtanum are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
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 Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Styrian Cardinal
GooseberryPineappleOrangeLimeJasmineGuava
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Styrian Cardinal | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–15% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.6% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–37% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |