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| General Hop Characteristics
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| Chemical Composition
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| Alpha Acids:
| 5.7-6.3 %
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| Beta Acids:
| 5-6.5 %
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| Cohumulone:
| 30-35 %
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| Myrcene:
| 50-55 %
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| Humulene:
| 16-20 %
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| Caryophyllene:
| 9-12 %
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| Farnesene:
| less than 1 %
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| Total Oil:
| 0.8-1.2 %
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| Storage
(%AA/6 M/20 C):
| 50-55
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| Growing Characteristics
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| Yield:
| high
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| Harvest:
| mid to late
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
An open-pollinated aroma variety developed in Washington, Ahtanum is used for its distinctive, somewhat Cascade-like aroma and for moderate bittering.
