TriskelvsAhtanum

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

Triskel

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–9%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.2–2 mL

France

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 Triskel

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Ahtanum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralCitrus

Only in Triskel

SweetCaramelFruity

Only in Ahtanum

GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedarLemon

Property

PropertyTriskelAhtanum
Alpha acid3–9%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid4–5.5%4–6.5%
Co-humulone20–23%30–35%
Total oil1.2–2 mL0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene55–61%45–55%
Humulene10–16%15–22%
Caryophyllene2–3%9–12%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginFranceUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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