Talus
Alpha acid
8.1–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
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 Talus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Ahtanum
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitCitrusPineFloral
Only in Talus
RoseResinTropicalSagePotpourriCreamStone fruitWoody
Only in Ahtanum
GeraniumEarthyCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Talus | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.1–9.5% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 8.3–10.2% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 34–39% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 16–21% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–13% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |