Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
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 Zenith
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Zenith
-
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Zenith | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 51–53% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 18–20% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |