TNT BlendvsAhtanum

TNT Blend and Ahtanum are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

TNT Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

11.5–13%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.3–1.5 mL

United States

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 TNT Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Ahtanum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in TNT Blend

FruityGreen

Only in Ahtanum

GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon

Property

PropertyTNT BlendAhtanum
Alpha acid11.5–13%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid-4–6.5%
Co-humulone-30–35%
Total oil1.3–1.5 mL0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene-45–55%
Humulene-15–22%
Caryophyllene-9–12%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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