Ahtanum Hop Pellets 100g
Ahtanum T90 Hop Pellets
Ahtanum hop pellets are an American aroma hop known for their citrusy, floral, and earthy character.
Grown in the Yakima Valley, Ahtanum delivers grapefruit, pine, and spice notes, making it a versatile choice for hop-forward beers.
These hops provide a gentle yet distinct bitterness with a lower alpha acid content, making them ideal for late additions and dry hopping.
Ahtanum Hop Profile
- Origin: United States
- Alpha Acid: 3.5–6.5%
- Beta Acid: 3.5–5.5%
- Characteristics: Grapefruit, pine, floral, earthy, spicy
- Substitutes: Cascade, Amarillo, Centennial
- Use: Aroma, dry hopping
Ahtanum Hop Flavour
Ahtanum hops provide a bold citrus and floral flavour, with notes of grapefruit, pine, and earthiness.
A light spiciness adds depth, making them ideal for balanced hop-forward beers.
Late additions enhance the bright citrus aroma, bringing a fresh, zesty character to any brew.
Beer Styles for Ahtanum Hops
Ahtanum hops are commonly used in Pale Ales, IPAs, Amber Ales, and Wheat Beers due to their citrus and floral character.
- Pale Ale: Enhances light malt bases with citrus and floral aromas.
- IPA: Works well for balanced, lower-bitterness hop-forward IPAs.
- Amber Ale: Complements caramel malt sweetness with pine and spice.
- Wheat Beer: Adds a refreshing citrus note to soft, smooth wheat styles.
Ahtanum Hop Pairings
Ahtanum hops pair well with other citrus and floral hops, such as Cascade, Amarillo, Centennial, Citra, and Simcoe.
- Cascade: Enhances grapefruit and floral character.
- Amarillo: Adds sweet orange and tropical fruit depth.
- Centennial: Balances bitterness while boosting citrus intensity.
- Citra: Contributes vibrant tropical and citrus complexity.
- Simcoe: Adds pine, earthiness, and subtle fruity undertones.
Ahtanum hop pellets provide grapefruit, pine, and floral flavours, making them ideal for Pale Ales, IPAs, and Wheat Beers.
If you're looking for balanced citrus and floral notes, Ahtanum T90 hop pellets are a great choice.
