Ahtanum hop

Description:
Ahtanum is similar to cascade but has tangerine overtones.

Pedigree
Open pollination

Maturity
Medium-late
Yield
1990 - 2190 kg./ha. or 1775 - 1950 lb./ac.
Growth Habit
Good
Disease/Pest Susceptibility
Tolerant to downy mildew and Peronospora
Pickability/Drying/Baling
Good
Cone-Structure
Small, compact cone
Lupulin Fairly yellow, similar to Cascade hop
Aroma
Floral

Alpha Acid 5.7 - 6.3% w/w
Beta Acid 5 - 6.5% w/w
Cohumulone 30 - 35% of alpha acids
Storageability Fair to good
Total Oil 0.8 - 1.2 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 50 - 55% of whole oil
Humulene 16 - 20% of whole oil
Carophyllene 9 - 12% of whole oil
Farnesene <1% of whole oil

General Trade Perception
Ahtanum is used for its aromatic properties and moderate bittering.
Possible Substitutions Cascade hop, Amarillo hop.

Typical Beer Styles
Lager, American Ales

Additional Information
Ahtanum is similar to the Cascade hop.

Typical Hop Use
Ahtanum is a Dual purpose hop