Yellow SubvsAhtanum
Yellow Sub and Ahtanum are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
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 Yellow Sub
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Ahtanum
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Yellow Sub
SweetRedApricotOrangeBlackberry
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Yellow Sub | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.2–7.2% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | - | 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% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |