Wild LoyalistvsAhtanum

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

Wild Loyalist

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.7–5.6%

Beta acid

4.7–6.7%

Total oil

-

Canada

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 Wild Loyalist

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Ahtanum

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

EarthyFloral

Only in Wild Loyalist

HerbalSpicyNoble

Only in Ahtanum

CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineCedarLemon

Property

PropertyWild LoyalistAhtanum
Alpha acid3.7–5.6%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid4.7–6.7%4–6.5%
Co-humulone-30–35%
Total oil-0.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene-45–55%
Humulene-15–22%
Caryophyllene-9–12%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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