Ahtanum
Alpha Acids (%)
5.7 - 6.3
Description
Ahtanum hops are named for the Ahtanum area near the city of Yakima. This aroma-type cultivar combines pleasant aroma with moderate alpha-acid content. Ahtanum is a good choice for aroma additions, flavor additions, and could be used for moderate bittering. Similar to other American hop cultivars such as Amarillo and Cascade, Ahtanum has a floral and grapefruit character, but it also has some earthy qualities more like what is seen in Willamette and Fuggles.
Possible Substitutes
Beer Styles
American ales particularly pale ale and IPA; California common; Sometimes English styles like bitter
Chemical Composition
| Alpha Acids: | 5.7 - 6.3 | % |
| Beta Acids: | 5.0 - 6.5 | % |
| Alpha:Beta Ratio: | 1 | |
| Cohumulone: | 30 - 35 | (% alpha-acids) |
| Essential Oils: | 0.8 - 1.2 | (mL/100g) |
| Myrcene: | 50 - 55 | (% essential oils) |
| Caryophyllene: | 9 - 12 | (% essential oils) |
| Humulene: | 16 - 20 | (% essential oils) |
| Farnesene: | 0 | (% essential oils) |