Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
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 Summer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Ahtanum
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Summer
ApricotMelonGrassyStone fruitPassion fruitPeach
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Summer | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–6.4% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–38% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 28–50% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |