Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
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 Taiheke
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Ahtanum
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruitLemonFloral
Only in Taiheke
TropicalLimeSpicy
Only in Ahtanum
GeraniumPineEarthyCedar
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |