Zythos
Alpha acid
10–12.5%
Beta acid
4.7–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 mL
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 Zythos
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Ahtanum
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloralPineGrapefruit
Only in Zythos
TangerineTropical
Only in Ahtanum
GeraniumEarthyCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Zythos | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–12.5% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.7–6.2% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–31% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.2 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 14–23% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |